Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

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Servings: tacos

Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (or to taste)
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
6 tortillas (taco-sized), corn OR flour
1 avocado ripe
4 ounces red cabbage shredded
fresh cilantro optional garnish
lime wedges optional garnish

Instructions

Stir the mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.
Season the shrimp with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the seasoned shrimp until lightly golden on each side.
Remove from the heat and toss the shrimp in lime juice.
Toast the tortillas over medium heat for a minute or two on each side, then stack and wrap them in a towel to keep warm.
To assemble the tacos, first smear a spoonful of sriracha mayonnaise down the center of a toasted tortilla, then add avocado slices, cooked shrimp, and shredded cabbage.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

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