Easy Grilled Shrimp Tacos on the Big Green Egg
These easy grilled shrimp tacos feature smoky shrimp, bold Tex-Mex seasoning, and fresh toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Shrimp ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds shrimp Peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Fajita-ish Rub or favorite Tex-Mex seasoning
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the Cilantro Lime Crema:
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 4.5 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
For Serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your Big Green Egg to 450°F for direct grilling.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, Fajita-ish seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place the shrimp directly over the heat and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp when they are opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and divide among the tortillas.
- Top with cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of cilantro lime crema.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.