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Summer Grilled Shrimp Tacos Ready in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Ethan Brooks
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

Summer Grilled Shrimp Tacos Ready in 20 Minutes offer a burst of summer flavors with succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime and grilled to perfection. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Enjoy this delicious dish that comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress your guests!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup diced avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for about 5 minutes.
  3. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until soft.
  5. Assemble tacos by layering grilled shrimp, avocado, and cilantro. Squeeze extra lime juice over the top.
  6. Mix sour cream with chili powder and drizzle over tacos before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: - Customize your tacos by substituting shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. - Add toppings like mango salsa or spicy aioli for an extra flavor boost.