Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos

The shrimp marinade for the tacos and the sauce make the dish!

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

Ingredients

Chipotle Sauce

  • ½ cup enchilada sauce
  • ½ (4 ounce) jar diced jalape?o peppers
  • 5 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice
  • salt, to taste

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 ½ cups lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Red Slaw

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinade for at least 1 hour.

Step 2
Mix enchilada sauce, jalape?os, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for sauce.

Step 3
Toss cabbage with scallions, olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro in a large bowl for slaw.

Step 4
Heat tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.

Step 5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 6
Remove shrimp from marinade. Grill until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to each tortilla; top with sauce and slaw.

Tips

Another way to make the chipotle sauce is with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 5 teaspoons of minced chipotle peppers in adobe sauce. I couldn't find chipotles in adobo sauce in our local grocery, so I improvised with what they had and it was great!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187
Calories
6g
Fat
21g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol104mg 35%
Sodium226mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars4g
Protein14g
Vitamin C25mg 125%
Calcium79mg 6%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium338mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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