10 Minute Grilled Shrimp Tacos
10 Minute Grilled Shrimp Tacos! This lightened up recipe shows you how to do tacos healthier and in a breeze. Grilling shrimp produces delicious flavor and can be easily done with a grill pan. A healthy dinner for busy weeknights or weekend BBQ's! Gluten Free + Low Calorie with a Paleo option
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb shrimp thawed with tail removed and de-veined
Marinade:
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice no pulp, no sugar added
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional ingredients & toppings
- Corn tortillas
- Grain free tortillas for Paleo
- Pico de galo or salsa
- Cilantro for garnish
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- Soak 5 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- While the bamboo skewers soak, clean the fish as needed and prepare the marinade by mixing it together in a bowl. Let the fish sit at room temperature 10 minutes prior to grilling.
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat about 350 F. Remove the bamboo skewers from the water then thread the shrimp onto the skewers.
- Place on a large cutting board or plate and brush the fish on both sides liberally with the marinade. Grill 10 minutes turning half way through. Then remove from the grill.
- Serve immediately by removing the shrimp from the skewers and pairing with your favorite ingredients.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 428mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 207mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 17.5mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4.1mg