BBQ Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp skewers are a simple yet satisfying dinner option but let’s spice it up a little.

Who doesn't love Taco Tuesdays? I know I sure do so let’s jump into what I do to make mouth watering BBQ Shrimp Tacos!

Equipment Needed

Charcoal or Gas Grill

Skewers

2 Bowels

BBQ Shrimp Ingredients

Shrimp

Ridgecrest Ray’s BBQ Sauce

Tortilla Shells

Canola or Vegetable Oil

Sour Cream (Optional)

Total Time: 30 Minutes – Prep Time: 25 Minutes – Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Prepping & Grilling Your Shrimp:

1. Remove shells and devein your shrimp. You can leave the tails

if you like but I generally remove them for a better presentation.

2. Prepare your grill. You are going to want a low fire. Shrimp cook really fast, I’m talking in just a few minutes.

3. If you are using jumbo shrimp, you can skip the skewers but if you have smaller shrimp, thread them onto pre-soaked bamboo or metal skewers.

4. Add your shrimp to the grill and start brushing with barbecue sauce.

5. Flip shrimp over and brush with more barbecue sauce, coating them well. Repeat 1-2 more times.

6. Shrimp should be cooked through in about 3-4 minutes.

*You’ll be able to tell when the shrimp are done because they’ll turn pink and opaque.

PREPPING & COOKING YOUR TORTILLA SHELLS

1. Add oil to a skillet or pan on your stove top.

2. After your oil is hot, place your tortilla shell into the oil for 5-10 seconds then flip it over for the same amount of time. (If you want a crispier shell you can wait to flip it over in the oil)

3. Remove the shell and place it on a paper towel.

4. Repeat until you have all of your tortillas fried.

Cold Slaw Ingredients 

3lbs chopped cabbage

1 carrot, grated

8oz. sugar

8oz. apple cider vinegar

1tsp. celery seeds

1tst. Salt

1/2tsp black pepper

Prepping Your Cold Slaw

1. Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, salt and pepper; mix well.

2. Stir above ingredents into chopped cabbage and carrots; stir until mixed thoroughly

3. Let stand in refrigerator.

*This will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. 

BBQ Shrimp Taco Assembly

1. Once everything is ready to go, I like to start off by adding a layer of sour cream to my tortilla shells.

2. Add as many shrimp as you want. (I add 5-6 per when using street taco shells)

3. Top with cold slaw.

Here are a few facts: BBQ is finger-licking. Shrimp is delicious. Tacos are mouthwatering. So combining all three? It’s as good as dinner gets.