Turnips 2 Tangerines: Grilled Shrimp Tacos

April 15, 2014

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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This is a guest post by Elizabeth L. on behalf of ReadySetEat.



Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound large shrimp with tail, peeled and deveined, thaws if frozen
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, warmed
Cooking Directions
  1. Spray cold grate of gas grill with grilling spray. Preheat grill to medium heat. Meanwhile, toss together avocado, drained tomatoes, corn, onion and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Remove tails from shrimp; toss with oil and chili powder in large bowl. Thread shrimp evenly onto metal skewers; grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.
  3. Divide shrimp evenly between tortillas. Top each with about 1/4 cup avocado mixture. Serve immediately.


Tip
Wooden skewers may be used in place of metal skewers. Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes before use.

Shrimp, Taco, Mexican,

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