Easy Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Shrimp Tacos
- 1 pound shrimp medium 41-60, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon canola oil or oil of your choice for the grill or griddle
Tomato and Avocado Salsa
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup purple onion diced
- 1 cup avocado diced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Additional Toppings
- 1 ¼ cups lettuce shredded
- 8 tablespoons chipotle cream sauce store-bought or our recipe
Instructions
Shrimp Tacos
- Heat a grill or griddle over low heat. While the grill heats, prepare the shrimp.
- If using frozen shrimp, unthaw, rinse, and pat dry. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle with seasoning. Toss to combine1 pound shrimp, 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Lightly brush the grill with oil, and place the shrimp in an even layer on the hot grill. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.1 teaspoon canola oil
Tomato and Avocado Salsa
- Dice the tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Place them in a small mixing bowl and drizzled with the fresh lime juice. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.1 cup tomatoes, ¼ cup purple onion, 1 cup avocado, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Assembly
- Assemble the tacos by layering the shredded lettuce into the bottom of the tortilla. Next, add the tomato and avocado salsa, Add the shrimp and drizzle with the chipotle sauce. Serve hot.1 ¼ cups lettuce, 8 tablespoons chipotle cream sauce
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and serving size of 2 shrimp tacos. Actual calories will vary.
The tacos can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
Serving Size
2 tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
198
mg
66
%
Sodium
316
mg
13
%
Potassium
620
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
674
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
136
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
