When I think of summer, I think of tacos! Especially ones with lots of bright flavors and fresh tastes, just like these simple grilled shrimp tacos with avocado sauce. These tacos come together very quickly and you can either grill your shrimp or saute it, so there’s an option no matter what you’re working with. This recipe is from my July 2023 series where I turned a $60 grocery list into a week of meals, which you can find here!

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Recipe by Jenn Lueke

5.0 from 3 votes

Servings

–

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

When I think of summer, I think of tacos! Especially ones with lots of bright flavors and fresh tastes, just like these simple grilled shrimp tacos with avocado. These tacos come together very quickly and you can either grill your shrimp or saute it, so there’s an option no matter what you’re working with. This recipe is from my July 2023 series where I turned a grocery list into a week of meals, which you can find here!

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Ingredients

For the Shrimp
24 medium frozen shrimp, shells removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Avocado Sauce
1/2 avocado, pitted
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For Assembly
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 ears corn, cooked and sliced off the cob
1 cup arugula
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)

Directions

Add the shrimp, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl and toss to evenly coat.
Heat a grill, grill pan, or a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until opaque, about 5 minutes on each side. Set aside. If using a pan or skillet, work in batches.
Prepare the sauce: add the avocado, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until sauce is smooth, about 30 seconds. Add additional olive oil as needed to thin.
To assemble, divide the arugula and corn evenly among each tortilla. Add 2 to 3 grilled shrimp to each. Top with the avocado sauce, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.