Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 large shrimp (thawed if frozen, shelled and deveined )
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 4 corn or flour tortillas
  • taco toppings - finely chopped cilantro, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, salsa

Instruction

  • Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Clean and shell and devein the shrimp, rinse thoroughly, pat dry.
  • Mix together the spices. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp then season shrimp with the spice mix.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • Place shrimp on hot grill grates. Brush side two with some melted butter and sprinkle with seasoning.
  • Depending on the size of your shrimp it will take 2-3 minutes per side. Shrimp cooks quickly! Flip after you see light charring on side one and grill for another 2-3 minutes until browned on side two, basting with butter.
  • Quickly grill the tortillas, like the shrimp it will only take a minute or two per side.
  • Remove from grill and prepare your tacos with your favorite fixin's! Serve additional warm corn or flour tortillas on the side.
  • Top with your favorite fixings - coleslaw, avocado slices, mexican crema and serve with lime wedges.