Grilled Shrimp Taco Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Taco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-large shrimp; Salt and ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 medium red onions, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 8 taco shells or 6-inch tortillas

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-large shrimp
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 medium red onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 taco shells or 6-inch tortillas

1
Heat the grill to high. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper and cumin, then toss to coat evenly.
2
Divide the shrimp among 6 skewers, threading them evenly without crowding them on the skewers. Do the same for the onions. Using an oil-soaked paper towel held with tongs, lightly oil the grill grates.
3
Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side and the onions for 5 minutes per side.
4
Chop the grilled red onions and place in a medium bowl. Stir in the celery, tomatoes, chipotle pepper and garlic.
5
Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl, toss the avocado with the lime juice.
6
In another small bowl, stir together the sour cream and cilantro.
7
To serve, set the shrimp, red onion salsa, avocado and sour cream on the table with the taco shells or tortillas.
8
Diners can assemble their own tacos.

236

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-large shrimp, Salt and ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 medium red onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Taco 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.

Grilled Shrimp Taco

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