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Close-up of three grilled shrimp tacos with cabbage, cilantro, and lime crema on corn tortillas.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 8 corn tortilla s
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt; toss with shrimp to coat evenly.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F/200°C).
  3. Thread shrimp onto skewers or place directly on the oiled grill grates.
  4. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
  5. Warm corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together Mexican crema and lime juice.
  7. Assemble tacos by layering cabbage, 3-4 grilled shrimp, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime crema on each tortilla.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.