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Yumna Jawad’s Shrimp Tacos

03/18/26

For the Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 to 6 wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 10 minutes
  • avocado oil as needed, for grill grates
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Avocado

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp very well and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic and salt and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate shrimp for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, lime juice, mango, jalapeño, cilantro and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Once the shrimp have marinated, thread them onto the prepared skewers. Set aside while you preheat the grill. If using a grill pan, grease lightly with a high-heat oil, then preheat for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. If using a gas grill, preheat to medium, then grill the shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side with the lid open.
  • Warm the tortillas on the grill pan or gas grill for 10 seconds per side. To serve, place 3 shrimp into each tortilla. Top with a generous mound of slaw and a few slices of avocado and serve.

For the Slaw

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the green cabbage, red cabbage, and cilantro and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Let the coleslaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, then serve with tacos.

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