Citrus Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp; 20 (12-inch-long) skewers; 2 tablespoons Southwest seasoning; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 16 (8-inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas, warmed; 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded; 1 head radicchio, finely shredded; Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
20 (12-inch-long) skewers
2 tablespoons Southwest seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
16 (8-inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas, warmed
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1 head radicchio, finely shredded
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

1
Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
2
Preheat grill to 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high). Combine Southwest seasoning and garlic in a long shallow dish; add lime juice, lemon juice, and shrimp, turning to coat. Cover and chill 10 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Grill shrimp, without grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skewers. Serve in warm tortillas with next 4 ingredients. Garnish, if desired.
4
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Emeril's Southwest Seasoning.
5
Southwest Cream Sauce: Whisk together 1 (16-oz.) container sour cream; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper; and 1/4 tsp. salt. Whisk in 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro and 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Makes about 2 cups; Prep: 10 min.
6
Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes before grilling to keep them from burning.

1832

kcal

Calories

Fat

338

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp, 20 (12-inch-long) skewers, 2 tablespoons Southwest seasoning, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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.

Citrus Shrimp Tacos

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