Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa are quick and easy, light and refreshing! Spicy shrimp topped with a salsa made from avocados, red onion, and cilantro and topped with cheese. If you’re looking for a healthy Mexican seafood dinner, these tacos are just that.
GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
Everyone assumes that Mexican food automatically means cheesy, greasy, calorie laden dishes.
And although that is true sometimes, it doesn’t have to be that way. Swimsuit season is almost here and some of us (ahem) have a few pounds to lose.
These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa are light and easy on the waistline.
Spicy shrimp snuggled in a tortilla with some fresh avocado, onion, and cilantro – yes!!
Start by making your avocado salsa. Look how fresh all of these ingredients look. You’ll want to let this chill in the fridge while you make the rest of the dish.
HOW TO SEASON SHRIMP FOR TACOS
The shrimp are pretty simple. A little olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
Thread them on wooden skewers so none of them fall through the grill grate.
Don’t worry. If you don’t have a grill you can cook them in a skillet on the stove…
What I love about shrimp dishes is that they’re literally done in just a couple of minutes. So fresh, healthy, and delicious!
HOW TO COOK SHRIMP FOR TACOS
If you don’t have a grill or it’s too cold to grill, you can sautee these shrimp in a skillet until they turn opaque.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP TACOS
I love serving shrimp tacos with Homemade Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, the Best Bean Dip and Horchata to drink!
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP TACOS
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In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the avocado salsa and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Preheat grill to medium high heat.
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In a large bowl, combine shrimp marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp and toss to combine.
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Thread the shrimp on the wooden skewers. Grill 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp are not opaque. You can also cook these on the stove in the skillet if you don’t have a grill.
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Warm tortillas on the grill or in the microwave.
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Assemble tacos by placing some chopped cabbage and 3 warm shrimp in each taco with avocado salsa on top. Top with Cojita or feta cheese. Serve with lime slices.
WHAT TO PUT INSIDE SHRIMP TACOS
Usually I top the tacos with some chopped cabbage, guacamole, pico de gallo, Cojita cheese, and lime slices.
OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES
- Shrimp Tostadas
- Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
- Baked Chicken Chimichangas
- Low-Carb Shrimp Enchiladas
- Chicken Ranch Bacon Tacos
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- ½ jalapeno, seeded and diced finely
- 3 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 medium shrimp, (about 1/2 lb), raw, peeled and deveined
- Wooden skewers
Shrimp marinade:
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 8 (6-inch) Old El Paso flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped red cabbage, crumbled Cojita or feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the avocado salsa and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Let shrimp marinate while grill is heating. Don’t let it sit too long or the lime juice will start to cook the shrimp.
- Thread the shrimp on the wooden skewers. Grill 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp are not opaque. You can also cook these on the stove in the skillet if you don't have a grill.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in the microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing some chopped cabbage and 3 warm shrimp in each taco with avocado salsa on top. Top with Cojita or feta cheese. Serve with lime slices.
Notes
I was compensated by Old El Paso for this post but all opinions and thoughts are my own.
I sauted the shrimp in a pan and even though i did have to add more spices then the recipe called for (personal preference) it was fantastic! I paired it was purple cabbage, avocado salsa, lime and chipotle dizzle. It was fantastic! I will definitely be eating it again!
So happy!
Made these a few times now, always a win around the table age 5+!! The avocado salsa is divine! I made a lime zest sour cream mix to pour on top.Â
Thank you!
These were fantastic! Thank you for the recipeÂ
You’re welcome!
It’s *Cotija* cheese, not “Cojita”. Otherwise, great recipe.
Nice catch.
Made the shrimp marinade, and it was delicious!! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
i will try to make some tacos with prawn. i want to try grill it on my skillet, just hope it will be success at my first ^^ thanks for share the recipe
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It’s look yummy.. one of my favourites food..
I’ll ask my wife to cook it shrimp.. 🙂
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Hai cyd Thanks for your recipe. I ‘ll try to make it for my girl friend 🙂 great post !
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My husband and I both think these are the best shrimp tacos we’ve ever had!
Thank you! We love them too.
Nice
How long should you marinate the shrimp or just toss before grilling? Â Making tonight. Â Also can I just put in grill basket ?
At least ten minutes!
I love homemade tacos but haven’t tried making them with shrimp yet. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
You’re welcome!
These look so good! I can’t wait to try them soon!
Paige
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Thanks Paige!
It would be helpful if you would post the nutritional information about your recipes. Â They all sound delicious, but I hesitate to try them without knowing they are healthy.