Description
Honey-Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Tacos are a vibrant dish that blends sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or Taco Tuesdays. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a honey-chipotle sauce, grilled to perfection, and served in warm corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and creamy avocado. These tacos are not just a meal; they’re a fiesta on your plate, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, mix honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers (5 per skewer) and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan until soft.
- Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on tortillas and topping with cabbage slaw and avocado slices. Squeeze extra lime juice over top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 180g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg