Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 4 limes, cut into quarters; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 8 6-inch corn tortillas; 2 to 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage; Bottled green tomatillo salsa

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4 limes, cut into quarters
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 6-inch corn tortillas
2 to 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
Bottled green tomatillo salsa

1
Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, and cumin. Set aside. Skewer the shrimp. (If using wood skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes beforehand.) In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic. Preheat a gas grill to high; adjust to medium after 15 minutes. (If cooking over charcoal, allow the coals to burn until they are covered with gray ash.) Brush the skewered shrimp with the garlic butter. Place them on the grill with the limes. Cook about 4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are opaque and the limes are browned. Remove from grill. Lightly salt the shrimp. Grill the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side, then place inside a paper bag to keep warm. To serve, pull the shrimp off the skewers and divide them evenly among the tortillas. Top with the cabbage, sour cream sauce, tomatillo salsa, and a spritz of grilled lime.
2
Rainy-Day Method: Broil the shrimp and limes about 4 inches from the heat using the cooking times above. Wrap the tortillas in foil and heat in a 350u00b0 F oven for 15 minutes, or wrap them in a napkin and microwave for 3 minutes.
3
Yield: Makes 8 first-course or 4 main-course servings
4
NUTRITION PER SERVING
5
CALORIES 247(0% from fat); FAT 13g (sat 5g); PROTEIN 16mg; CHOLESTEROL 147mg; CALCIUM 96mg; SODIUM 345mg; FIBER 3g; CARBOHYDRATE 18g; IRON 3mg
6
Jane Kirby
7
Real Simple, JUNE 2003

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, 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.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions