Description
Honey-Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Tacos are a delectable blend of sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. Juicy shrimp marinated in a honey-chipotle sauce are grilled to perfection and nestled in warm tortillas. Topped with creamy avocado and crunchy cabbage slaw, every bite is a fiesta for your taste buds. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 2 cups cabbage slaw (tossed with lime juice)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and cilantro until well combined.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over low heat until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering grilled shrimp on tortillas and topping with cabbage slaw and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg