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Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Serves: 4

Method: Direct grilling

  1. Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F/204°C.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  3. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place skewers on the EGG and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  4. Warm tortillas on the EGG for about 30 seconds per side.
  5. Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage, grilled shrimp, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream on each tortilla. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.

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