Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined, see notes 1; 1 tsp kosher salt, see notes 2; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 batch of chipotle sour cream, see below; avocado or canola oil, for basting; corn tortillas, warmed; thinly shredded red cabbage; finely chopped cilantro, to serve; lime wedges, to serve; 3/4 cup(s) sour cream, see notes 2; 3/4 cup(s) plain Greek yogurt, see notes 3; 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced finely; 2 tsp honey; salt, to taste

Ingredients

Servings:

2 lb

medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined, see notes 1

1 tsp

kosher salt, see notes 2

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

granulated garlic

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

baking soda

batch of chipotle sour cream, see below

avocado or canola oil, for basting

corn tortillas, warmed

thinly shredded red cabbage

finely chopped cilantro, to serve

lime wedges, to serve

3/4 cup(s)

sour cream, see notes 2

3/4 cup(s)

plain Greek yogurt, see notes 3

3 tbsp

lime juice

chipotle peppers in adobo, minced finely

2 tsp

honey

salt, to taste

Directions 6 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep ingredients. Soak the wooden skewers in water.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Measure and prep ingredients.

Step 2

Dry brine the shrimp. In a bowl, add the shrimp, kosher salt, sugar, chili powder, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin and baking soda. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Dry brine the shrimp.

Step 3

While the shrimp is brining, make the chipotle sour cream. In a bowl, combine the sour cream, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers and honey. Whisk until well combined. Season to taste and set it aside.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: While the shrimp is brining, make the chipotle sour cream.

Step 4

When the shrimp is done brining, thread the shrimp on a soaked skewer, ensuring that it pierces the tail end and the thick end of each shrimp. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: When the shrimp is done brining, thread the shrimp on a soaked skewer, ensuring that it pierces the tail end and the thick end of each shrimp.

Step 5

Preheat the grill to high. Brush the shrimp with avocado or olive oil. Grill the shrimp about 1-2 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly charred.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Preheat the grill to high.

Step 6

Serve with warmed corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, finely chopped cilantro, lime wedges and chipotle sour cream. Enjoy!

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Serve with warmed corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, finely chopped cilantro, lime wedges and chipotle sour cream.

Notes:

Check the label. If your shrimp are pre-brined, skip the kosher salt and the baking soda in the dry brine step and marinate with just the spices instead.
This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.
You can substitute 1½ cups sour cream if Greek yogurt is not available.
You can substitute 1½ cups Greek yogurt if sour cream is not available.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

216

FAT

9.3 g

PROTEIN

24.3 g

CARBS

9.3 g

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 6 steps | 30 Minutes

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