Description
Experience a burst of sweet and smoky flavors with these Honey-Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Tacos. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, they feature tender shrimp marinated in honey and chipotle, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Each bite promises to transport you to a sun-soaked afternoon filled with laughter and good company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos with grilled shrimp, red cabbage, avocado slices, and additional cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider swapping shrimp for chicken or tofu. Enhance your tacos with mango salsa or diced jalapeños for extra spice.