Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos

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

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

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

Chipotle Sauce:

  • ½ cup enchilada sauce

  • ½ (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeño peppers

  • 5 teaspoons honey

  • 3 teaspoons lime juice

  • salt, to taste

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

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

  2. Mix enchilada sauce, jalapeños, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for sauce.

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

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

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

  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!

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
6g Fat
21g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 226mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 338mg 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.