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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Delicious grilled shrimp tacos topped with fresh ingredients, perfect for a summer meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Grill the Shrimp
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Place grilled shrimp on warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
  2. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a spicy salsa or hot sauce.

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