Best 6 Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Tropical Salsa Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that combines bold flavors, succulent seafood, and a burst of tropical freshness? Look no further than our grilled shrimp tacos with tropical salsa. This delectable dish is a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a coastal paradise. With the perfect blend of smoky grilled shrimp, tangy tropical salsa, and a supporting cast of fresh and flavorful ingredients, these tacos are sure to become a regular favorite in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your taco experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SHRIMP SALSA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound jumbo shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
1 ear corn, husked
1 small jalapeno pepper
2 scallions
1/2 red onion, cut into 4 wedges, root intact
Canola oil
Kosher salt
1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest (1 lime)
1/4 cup lime juice (4 to 5 limes), plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 small avocado, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
  • Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Creamy Cilantro Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shrimp, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, skewers, olive oil, corn tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime zest, salt, lime juice, green cabbage, red cabbage, jalapeño, lime wedge, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lb shrimp, deveined & tails removed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
24 skewers, bamboo or metal
4 tablespoons olive oil
24 corn tortillas
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ cups green cabbage
1 ½ cups red cabbage
1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced
lime wedge
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt. Toss gently to combine.
  • Using 2 bamboo or metal skewers, poke through the top and bottom of the shrimp and push down to the bottom of the skewer.
  • Add 3 more shrimp to the same skewer and repeat until all of the shrimp are used.
  • Right before you put the shrimp on the grill, brush each skewer with a generous amount of olive oil, to prevent sticking.
  • Grill over high heat for 3 minutes, brush the top side with more olive oil, flip, and let cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skewers & set aside for taco assembly.
  • In a bowl, combine all creamy cilantro sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
  • In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, and minced jalapeño. Pour half of the sour cream mixture over the cabbage, saving the other half for extra sauce to put on the tacos.
  • Assemble the tacos on corn tortillas. Add the cabbage mixture, followed by the shrimp. Top with the creamy cilantro sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS



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Hot, grilled shrimp are dressed with a sauce made from Taco Ranch Dressing, and served on warmed flour tortillas.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced and grated
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and ground black pepper
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, heated according to package directions
1 (12 ounce) package DOLE® All Natural Southwest Salad Kit

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, peel, and cumin in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers; season with salt and pepper. Brush shrimp with lime mixture. Grill until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with lime mixture. Roughly chop shrimp.
  • Combine taco ranch dressing, sour cream and shredded cheese included in the kit. Spread mixture over each tortilla; top with shrimp, salad greens and chips. Serve with favorite toppings, such as diced tomatoes, salsa, sliced olives and/or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 565.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA



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Tex-Mex seasoned shrimp with homemade smoky grilled salsa for dipping. I serve this as a main dish but it would make a great appetizer as well.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails left on
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 Roma tomatoes
½ large onion
½ head head garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
  • Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
  • Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
  • Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 789.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Make and share this Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Tropical Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off (21-25 count)
2 limes, sliced, plus the juice of 2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2-inch dice
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1 (15 ounce) jar cactus pieces, such as Dona Maria Nopalitos Tender Cactus, rinsed, patted dry and diced (about 1 cup)
1 red jalapeno chile, minced, seeds (optional)
1 medium ripe mango, 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried epazote
salt
3/4 cup Mexican crema
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 limes, zest and juice
12 corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • For the shrimp:.
  • Place the shrimp, limes and onions in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk together the oil, salt, cloves, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp in the bag and seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the tropical salsa:.
  • Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, avocado, cactus, jalapenos and mangoes in a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, vinegar, oil and epazote and toss to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • For assembly:.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and sprinkle with salt. Place the shrimp on the grill over direct heat and cook, turning once, until they are charred and the flesh is pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the cooked shrimp to the salsa and toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt. To serve, whisk together the crema, adobo, lime zest and lime juice in a small bowl. Build the tacos starting with a corn tortilla, add 4 to 5 shrimp, 1/4 cup tropical salsa, a drizzle of the crema mixture and some cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1659.6, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 25

SOFT SHRIMP TACOS WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Make and share this Soft Shrimp Tacos With Tropical Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped green chili
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
8 (6 inch) rounds flour tortillas
1 1/4 cups shredded lowfat monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup yellow pepper, cut into strips
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Salsa:.
  • Combine all ingredients in bowl, cover and chill.
  • tacos:.
  • Place a large nonstick pan coated with spray over med-high heat till hot. Add pepper, onion and garlic saute 2 minutes. Add shrimp, tomato, cumin and chili powder, saute 3 minutes till shrimp are done. Stir in cilantro.Spoon 1/4 cup shrimp mixture over 1/2 tortilla, and top with about 3 tbsp cheese and 2 tbsp salsa; fold over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 26.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that are peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make the shrimp tacos more flavorful, marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat until they are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • To make the tropical salsa, use ripe pineapple, mango, and avocado. For a sweeter salsa, add a little honey or agave syrup. For a spicier salsa, add a jalapeño pepper.
  • Serve the shrimp tacos with warm tortillas, grilled pineapple slices, and a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Grilled shrimp tacos with tropical salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are succulent and flavorful, the salsa is refreshing and tangy, and the tortillas are warm and soft. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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