The Unforgettable Kickin’ Shrimp Street Tacos
Unforgettable Kickin' Shrimp Street Tacos recipe, inspired by street food favorites, brings vibrant flavors and sizzling excitement to your home kitchen.
Allergens
Shellfish, Gluten
Ingredients
- 1. 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2. 3 tbsp olive oil 3. 1 cup salsa verde 4. 8 corn tortillas 5. 2 cups shredded cabbage 6. 1 avocado, sliced 7. 1 lime, cut into wedges 8. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 9. Salt and pepper to taste 10. Taco seasoning mix
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, and taco seasoning. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp until cooked through and slightly charred on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix salsa verde with a splash of lime juice to create a zesty sauce.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a pan for about 20 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on warmed tortillas, topping with salsa verde sauce, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Chef’s Insight
For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the salsa verde.
Notes
The key to perfect tacos is using fresh ingredients and cooking the shrimp until slightly charred.