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Grilled Shrimp Tacos (With Spicy Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa)

Here's how you make Grilled Shrimp Tacos (With Spicy Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa)
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 4m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • AVOCADO SALSA
  • 1 small yellow onion (quartered)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (quartered, remove seeds)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 medium tomatillos (husked, rinsed, and chopped)
  • 1/2 whole avocado (peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves)
  • SHRIMP
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp (about 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Mexican blend cheese, shredded (any amount you want to use)
  • 8 sprigs cilantro for garnish
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For Salsa: Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro; set aside.

  • Step 2: Heat the grill to medium high.

  • Step 3: Mix the olive oil, chipotle and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.

  • Step 4: Grill tortillas, about a minute per side. Sprinkle with cheese on top side and wait about 20 seconds before removing from the grill. Spoon salsa on the tortilla on top of melted cheese, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge on the side.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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