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Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos & Chipotle Crema
We took the perfect shrimp taco recipe and boosted it with smoky flavor. The secret? Kingsford® Signature Flavor Cumin Chili on the grill.
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Ingredients
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Kingsford® Signature Flavors Cumin Chili Flavor Boosters
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1 cup sour cream
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3.5 oz. canned chipotle peppers
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2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tbsp. chili lime seasoning of your choice
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spray oil
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2 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
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16 corn tortillas
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fresh lime
1 Food Prep
To start, prepare the chipotle crema. Blend the sour cream with the canned chipotle (don’t drain) using a blender or immersion blender. Set aside.
Next, prepare your shrimp for grilling. Thread your shrimp onto skewers to make them easier to handle on the grill, 4–7 shrimp per skewer, depending on the size of the shrimp and skewers.
If you’re using bamboo skewers, you’ll want to soak them in warm water beforehand.
Season your shrimp skewers well on both sides with chili lime seasoning, then spritz them with some spray oil.
Bamboo skewers are inexpensive and readily available. But because they’re made of thin pieces of bamboo, they’re flammable and can catch fire during grilling. To prevent this, soak your skewers in warm water for at least 1 hour prior to assembling your kabobs. When using skewers with wooden handles, it’s advisable to hang the wooden handles over the edge of the grill or make a heat barrier with a doubled piece of aluminum foil.
Credit: World Champion Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.
2 Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend using Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.
Or you can level up your grilling game with Kingsford® High Heat Briquets for perfect searing.
Method: Direct-Heat Grilling
Temp: 300°F (Medium Heat)
Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:
• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds
Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
3 The Cook
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your tortillas over the charcoal for 10–20 seconds per side to warm them and make them flexible, then place them into a piece of folded foil to keep warm.
Next, place your shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until your shrimp reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove from heat, then slide off the skewers.
To assemble your tacos, layer two tortillas, then add in some cabbage mixture. Layer 3–4 shrimp on top, then finish with a drizzle of the chipotle crema and a wedge of fresh lime on the side. If you prefer, your tacos can also be assembled with a single tortilla. Be prepared for some possible rippage, though!
Recipe created by Hardcore Carnivore Jess Pryles on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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