Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado and Chili Lime Chimichurri
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 pound of peeled, deveined raw shrimp
1⁄3 cup olive oil
1⁄4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Spray oil
2 avocados
Street tacos
1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 to 4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1⁄3 olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 red chili pepper, seeds removed (use half to reduce spice level)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and cilantro.
Step 2
Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes. While marinating, make the chili lime chimichurri.
Step 3
Spray the grates with oil. Grill shrimp over high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. During the last minute of grilling, grill tacos.
Step 4
Mash 1 spoon of avocado on a taco, add 3-4 shrimp and drizzle over 2 tablespoons of chimichurri. Top with diced tomato.
Step 5
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth. Top tacos with chimichurri.
