Description
Grilled shrimp tacos with avocado salsa are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Picture tender, smoky shrimp nestled in warm tortillas and topped with creamy avocado salsa, all harmonizing to create a delightful culinary experience. Quick to prepare and bursting with bright flavors, these tacos are ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Transform your next meal into a festive gathering with this easy-to-follow recipe that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in a bowl with lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine diced avocados, cilantro, lime juice, diced tomatoes, red onion, and salt to make the avocado salsa.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on each tortilla and topping generously with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg