Grilled Shrimp Tacos

14g protein · 22 min · 212 kcal

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with lightly charred tortillas, spicy grilled shrimp, crunchy slaw and spicy, creamy shrimp taco sauce!

22 min8 servings212 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or more)
  • water (as needed to thin sauce)
  • 10 9-inch bamboo skewers (soaked in water 15-30 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish (optional))
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or more)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup finely chopped green cabbage (or red cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped radishes
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
  • jalapeño peppers (thinly sliced, optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- Shrimp Taco Sauce ---

  2. 2

    Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Add water, a few drops at a time, to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.

  3. 3

    --- Grilled Shrimp Tacos ---

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, whisk together cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne and olive oil. Add shrimp and gently toss to coat.

  5. 5

    Run one skewer through the fattest part of 7 or 8 shrimp (depending on shrimp size), nesting the shrimp so they are curved in the same direction. Run a second skewer through all of the shrimp near the tail. Adjust shrimp, giving each a little space, to help them cook evenly. Repeat with remaining shrimp and skewers.

  6. 6

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Place a large piece of aluminum foil near grill. Grill tortillas in a single layer for 30-45 seconds on each side until softened and lightly charred. Stack tortillas on aluminum foil and wrap. Place on grill off of direct heat to keep warm.

  8. 8

    Grill shrimp skewers 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Transfer to platter along with foil wrapped tortillas.

  9. 9

    Assemble tacos: top one warm corn tortilla with 3 or 4 shrimp and sprinkle with chopped cabbage, radishes and cilantro (if desired). Drizzle with desired amount of shrimp taco sauce. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve with lime wedges and sliced jalapeño if desired.

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