This Grilled Shrimp Avocado Salsa Tacos Recipe combines succulent shrimp with fresh avocado salsa, creating a delicious and vibrant meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, these tacos are sure to impress.
The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile choice for taco night.
Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
These tacos feature grilled shrimp seasoned with spices and topped with a refreshing avocado salsa made from ripe avocados, tomatoes, and lime juice. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Salsa: In another bowl, mix diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the shrimp is grilling, warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place grilled shrimp on each tortilla, top with avocado salsa, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 20g