Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Name: Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon mayonnaise; 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 cup enchilada sauce; 0.5 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers; 5 teaspoons honey; 3 teaspoons lime juice; salt to taste; 0.5 head red cabbage, shredded, or more to taste; 2 bunches scallions, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped; 20 (8 inch) corn tortillas

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The shrimp marinade for the tacos and the sauce make the dish!

Submitted by Robin Wells

Published on June 23, 2020

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade:

1 ½ cups lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Chipotle Sauce:

½ cup enchilada sauce
½ (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeño peppers
5 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons lime juice
salt, to taste

Red Slaw:

½ head red cabbage, shredded, or more to taste
2 bunches scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
20 (8 inch) corn tortillas

Directions

Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinade for at least 1 hour.
Mix enchilada sauce, jalapeños, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for sauce.
Toss cabbage with scallions, olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro in a large bowl for slaw.
Heat tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove shrimp from marinade. Grill until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to each tortilla; top with sauce and slaw.

Tips

Another way to make the chipotle sauce is with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 5 teaspoons of minced chipotle peppers in adobe sauce. I couldn't find chipotles in adobo sauce in our local grocery, so I improvised with what they had and it was great!

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187	Calories
6g	Fat
21g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 226mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 338mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.