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Southwest Shrimp Tacos Recipe

David Dial
Southwest Shrimp Tacos are a perfect weekend treat. Just marinade, place on skewers, and grill.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 12 1 taco
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Corn on The Cob Husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 2 pounds Shrimp Large enough to grill easily, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 16 ounces Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 10-12 Flour Tortilla Small
  • Lettuce Shredded
  • 1 Avocado Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add all of the southwest sauce ingredients; whisk together until well blended.
  • If possible, make this sauce the day before and store covered in the refrigerator overnight. The flavors will meld together and the sauce will taste even better on the 2nd day!
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush the corn lightly with melted butter and grill until grill marks form, about 10-12 minutes. Remove corn from grill. Once cooled slightly, cut the corn off of the cob with a sharp knife. Set aside.
  • Once the shrimp have marinated for about 15 minutes, remove from the Marinade and place on wooden skewers. Discard Marinade.
  • Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  • Place the grilled shrimp into the flour tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and grilled corn. Finish with a generous amount of the Southwest Sauce and an extra dash of lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Cilantro, Easy, Grilled, Grilling, Quick, Seafood, Shrimp, Tacos, Tex Mex
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