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Savory Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Avocado Salsa

Looking for a lighter, yet flavorful alternative to traditional taco fillings? Look no further! Grilled shrimp, marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle powder, cumin, and lime juice, make a perfect addition to your next taco gathering.

The Perfect Salsa

To start, you’ll need to create a fresh and vibrant salsa to top your tacos. This recipe combines the sweetness of corn, the crunch of scallions, and the creaminess of avocado, all tied together with a squeeze of lime juice.

Gather Your Ingredients

For the salsa:

• 4 ears of white or yellow corn, shucked
• 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 serrano chile, stemmed and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 medium avocados

Prepare the Salsa

Remove the corn kernels from the cobs by slicing downward with a paring knife. Combine the corn, scallions, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, serrano, and salt in a large bowl. Halve and pit the avocados, then score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern. Scoop the avocado pieces into the corn mixture and gently fold to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Grill the Shrimp

For the tacos:

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 10 (12-inch) skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes)
• 16 grilled or warmed corn tortillas

Marinate and Grill the Shrimp

Heat an outdoor grill to high heat. Whisk together the lime juice, oil, chipotle powder, salt, and cumin in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Skewer each shrimp, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between each. Grill the shrimp for 4 minutes per side, or until they’re just firm. Remove the skewers and chop the shrimp coarsely.

Assemble the Tacos

Serve the grilled shrimp with the warm tortillas and fresh avocado salsa. Enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures in every bite!