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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa offer a fresh, vibrant, and quick meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Marinated shrimp are grilled to juicy perfection and paired with a creamy avocado and cilantro salsa, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas for a deliciously balanced dish bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Marinade

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Avocado Salsa

  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: diced onions (amount to preference)

Tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Prepare Avocado Salsa: In another bowl, dice the ripe avocados and gently mix with chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and optional diced onions. Stir carefully to maintain the chunky texture.
  3. Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, approximately 375°F (190°C), ensuring it’s hot enough to sear the shrimp.
  4. Grill Shrimp: Place the marinated shrimp directly on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Briefly warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until they become soft and pliable, perfect for folding.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Lay the grilled shrimp onto each tortilla and top generously with the freshly made avocado salsa. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of smoky and creamy flavors.

Notes

  • For added heat, consider adding diced jalapeños to the avocado salsa or a spicy sauce to the tacos.
  • If you don’t have a grill, shrimp can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or skillet.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in both the marinade and salsa.
  • Optional onions in the salsa add crunch and extra flavor, but can be omitted if preferred.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/grilled-shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-salsa-recipe-2/