How to Make Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos are the perfect dish for a summer barbecue or a casual weeknight dinner. These tacos are bursting with flavor, from the smoky char of the grilled shrimp to the heat of the spicy chipotle sauce. They're also incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

The key to this recipe is the marinade for the shrimp. A mixture of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime juice infuses the shrimp with a spicy, tangy flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup enchilada sauce
  • ½ (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeño peppers
  • 5 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ head red cabbage, shredded, or more to taste
  • 2 bunches scallions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 20 (8 inch) corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinade for at least 1 hour.
  • Mix enchilada sauce, jalapeños, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for sauce.
  • Toss cabbage with scallions, olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro in a large bowl for slaw.
  • Heat tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade. Grill until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to each tortilla; top with sauce and slaw.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 338mg