Tequila Grilled Shrimp Tacos

7 Steps to complete

• 1
  Pickled onion: In a large bowl; whisk together sugar, salt, peppercorn, and vinegar. Mix until sugar and salt have dissolved, add onion and garlic. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• 2
  Chipotle crema: In a large bowl; add all ingredients and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• 3
  To marinate shrimp: Place shrimp in a large bowl; add lime juice, tequila, cumin, 1 tablespoon canola oil, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
• 4
  Cabbage: In a large bowl; combine red and green cabbage tossing until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• 5
  To grill shrimp: Brush shrimp skewers with remaining canola oil. Grill over high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once, or until shrimp is fully cooked. Remove shrimp from skewers.
• 6
  To build tacos: Preheat a nonstick griddle over medium heatfor 1 minute; place 2 tablespoons cotija cheese onto griddle in a small pile, spread cheese out to the size of the tortilla. Cook for about 10 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Place 1 tortilla directly on top of melting cheese, cook for 30 to 40 seconds, flip once and cook for an additional 15 to 20 seconds. Remove tortilla from the griddle.
• 7
  Top 1 cheese tortilla with about 3 tablespoons cabbage mixture, 1 tablespoon chipotle crema, 4 to 5 shrimp, 1 additional tablespoon chipotle crema, about 1 tablespoon pickled onion, 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese, and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!