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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Sauce

Delicious grilled shrimp tacos topped with a creamy Southwest sauce, perfect for casual gatherings and healthy meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 ear Fresh corn For grilling, adding sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter To brush on corn while grilling.
  • 1 pound Large shrimp Meaty shrimp perfect for grilling.
  • to taste Wooden skewers For grilling shrimp.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder For spice in shrimp marinade.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander Provides a warm, aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin Adds earthiness to the shrimp.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper For added spice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic For savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Adds acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adds freshness.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Base for the creamy sauce.
  • 1/2 medium Red onion For crunch and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Adds creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro For garnish and flavor.
  • 4 pieces Flour tortillas For holding fillings.
  • 1 cup Iceberg lettuce For crunch.
  • 1 medium Avocado For creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Extra acidity for flavor enhancement.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, add all the Southwest Sauce ingredients; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the corn lightly with melted butter and grill until grill marks form, approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill, cool slightly, and cut the corn off the cob. Set aside.
  3. After marinating, remove shrimp from the marinade and place on wooden skewers. Discard the marinade.
  4. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Assemble the tacos: Place grilled shrimp into flour tortillas, top with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, grilled corn, and chopped cilantro. Finish with Southwest Sauce and an extra dash of lime juice.

Notes

Marinate the shrimp longer for deeper flavor absorption. Keep toppings prepared ahead of time for a smoother cooking process.