Four grilled shrimp tacos in a taco holder, sitting on a wood table.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Butter

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Fish and Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lb Jumbo Headless Shrimp, preferably wild-caught, tails on or off; 4 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 4 tbsp Lime Juice; 6 tbsp Salted Butter; 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro, plus extra sprigs for serving; 1 clove Garlic, peeled and minced (optional); Coarse Salt (Kosher or Sea), to taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste; To serve:; 8 Fresh Corn Tortillas, warmed; 1 cup Sour cream; Shredded Green or Purple Cabbage, or both, to taste; Lime Wedges, to taste; Grilled Avocado Halves (optional); Your Favorite Salsa; Additional Items:; Large Bowl; Grilling Basket

Courtesy of Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 5 - 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Jumbo Headless Shrimp, preferably wild-caught, tails on or off
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Lime Juice
Salted Butter
Chopped Fresh Cilantro, plus extra sprigs for serving
Garlic, peeled and minced (optional)
Coarse Salt (Kosher or Sea), to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

To serve:

Fresh Corn Tortillas, warmed
Sour Cream
Shredded Green or Purple Cabbage, or both, to taste
Lime Wedges, to taste
Grilled Avocado Halves (optional)
Your Favorite Salsa

Additional Items:

• Large Bowl
• Grilling Basket

Directions:

Set up your gas grill for direct grilling, exchanging for a fresh tank of Blue Rhino propane if you are running low.
Light the grill according to the manufacturer’s instructions and preheat to high.
Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the orange and lime juices and let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes.
On your grill's side burner, melt the butter in a small saucepan.
Add the cilantro and garlic and cook until sizzling, but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside, but keep warm.
Place the warm tortillas in a cloth-lined basket.
Place the sour cream, shredded cabbage, avocados (if using), and lime wedges in an attractive bowl.
If using a grilling basket, preheat it on the grill grate and coat it with oil. Otherwise, thread the shrimp on skewers for easier turning.
Brush and oil the grill grate.
Grill the shrimp until browned and cooked through, 2 minutes per side, basting with the cilantro butter.
Remove the shrimp and arrange the shrimp on a platter.
To serve, have each eater place a few shrimp on a tortilla. Top with cabbage, sour cream, and the salsa.
Serve with lime wedges and grilled avocados, if using.
Enjoy.