Chile Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Chile Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds frozen, shelled and deveined large shrimp, thawed; 1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican chile and lime marinade (recommended: Lawry's); Cooking oil, for grill; 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 12 corn tortillas; 1 (6-ounce) bag shredded red cabbage; 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion, thawed; 1 cup prepared guacamole; 1 lime, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds frozen, shelled and deveined large shrimp, thawed
1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican chile and lime marinade (recommended: Lawry's)
Cooking oil, for grill
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
12 corn tortillas
1 (6-ounce) bag shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion, thawed
1 cup prepared guacamole
1 lime, for garnish

1
Marinate the shrimp in the chili and lime marinade for at least 5 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
3
Brush the grill with a paper towel that has been soaked in cooking oil. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on the grill. Grill the shrimp until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4
Mix the sour cream with chipotle and adobe sauce.
5
Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel. Place on a plate and microwave for 45 seconds.
6
Build the taco with the shrimp, cabbage, onion and guacamole and top with the chipotle sour cream. Garnish with lime wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds frozen, shelled and deveined large shrimp, thawed, 1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican chile and lime marinade (recommended: Lawry's), Cooking oil, for grill, 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, and more.

Yes, Chile Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chile Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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