Transport your taste buds to the beaches of Baja with these irresistibly tangy and spicy Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos!
Marinated in a vibrant lime, chili, and garlic blend, the shrimp sizzle to perfection on the grill or sauteed in a pan, bursting with juicy flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Baja Lime Shrimp Tacos
- Summer on a Plate: These tacos are the epitome of summer eating. The bright lime marinade and fresh toppings create a light and refreshing flavor profile, perfect for warm weather.
- Spicy Satisfaction: A touch of spice adds a delightful kick to the shrimp, balanced perfectly by the cool creaminess of any toppings you choose.
- Light Yet Filling: These tacos won’t leave you feeling weighed down. Juicy shrimp and fresh toppings are a satisfying combination without the heaviness.
- Endless Customization: These tacos are a blank canvas for your creativity. Pile on your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, shredded cabbage, or a creamy avocado crema.
- Weeknight Wonder: The marinade can be prepped ahead of time, making these tacos a perfect weeknight meal option.
Anytime Escape: While these tacos scream summer, their deliciousness transcends the seasons. Enjoy them anytime you crave a taste of Baja sunshine!
With the weather heating up here in St. Louis, all I have been craving lately is simple summery style meals.
So what better way is there to end a summer evening, than with these savory, tangy Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos?
Are you looking for something a little different to serve for dinner tonight? Maybe something that will bring your family together and takes a normal shrimp taco, and kicks it up a notch. Or two.
Something that doesn’t require a lot of time and is fairly easy to throw together?
Yep, right here. Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos.
The best part of these is that they can be served hot or cold.
The shrimp tastes amazing either way, and everything is prepared either in one skillet on the stove, or you can skewer the shrimp and grill it up on the grill.
So there is no long oven preheating or baking keeping the house nice and cool and with shrimp, it doesn’t take long to cook, so even better when using the stove top.
Serve with a fun sauce.
I made up a little extra marinade and combined it with sour cream to make a delicious Baja Lime Sauce to serve with the Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos. Delish!
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Recipe for Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Baja Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons garlic chopped
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch salt
- soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziptop bag, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, garlic, juice of 1 lime, smoked paprika, chili powder and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly and allow to marinade for 1-3 hours. I strongly recommend the three hours if you have it, as it retains much more flavor. Otherwise, at least 1 hour is necessary.
- After 1-3 hours, heat skillet on medium high. As soon as it’s hot, add the shrimp and marinade and cook for 2 minutes. Flip each shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve on flour tortillas with fresh chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, cheese, cabbage, and fresh chopped cilantro.
Thankyou sooo much Those look really good
Thankyou sooo much Those look really good