Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Ranchero Sauce

Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Ranchero Sauce – These easy shrimp tacos are loaded with fresh produce and drizzled with creamy ranchero sauce, Ole!

Aging. It’s not all bad.

Yes, there is the occasional discovery of a gray hair, or a once cute freckle-turned sun spot. There is the sporadic ache in the back when you sit up in bed.

Yet there are a few good things about growing older:

• Life-experiences.
• Beautiful memories that bring a tear to the eye every time your mind wanders.
• Depth and wisdom earned through unexpected trials.
• Confidence.

When you’re young, you tend to think that as you age you will lose your sense of confidence when your body passes its peak. I find the exact opposite is the more common occurrence.

Every year I’m alive, I gain a bit more self-confidence. Every year I’m alive, I care a little bit less about what people think.

You stop making decisions based on what your peers will say about you. You stop caring whether people will take your actions and words the wrong way.

Since you no longer judge other people based on their appearance, you no longer worry if they will judge you.

Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

This Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Ranchero Sauce is a quick and delightful meal for any night of the week. The shrimp are quickly grilled with a sprinkling of hot smoked paprika, then drizzled with a zesty and creamy Ranchero Sauce.

The Ranchero sauce is easy to whip up and offers a bright, bold flavor. It is fabulous on shrimp, but also tasty on chicken, beef, and pork.

Although the Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Ranchero Sauce are completely delicious, the highlight of this recipe is in the fixin’s. These shrimp tacos are loaded high with shredded red cabbage, grilled corn, avocado, and grapes.

That’s right, I said GRAPES. Remember, I’m getting older, so I don’t care what ya’ll think anymore. *wink*

No really, the grapes on this Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Ranchero Sauce provide a cool, sweet pop that is the perfect complement to the smokey grilled shrimp and spicy smooth Ranchero Sauce.

The flavors and textures in these shrimp tacos are extremely well-balanced.

A heavenly meal at any age.

What Ingredients You Will Need

For the Ranchero Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (use half if sensitive to heat)
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 whole roasted red pepper, chopped, jarred, or homemade
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup stock, any variety
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the Shrimp Tacos:

• 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 3 corn cobs, shucked and cleaned
• 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 2 avocados, chopped
• Tortillas, 16 corn or 8 wheat
• Garnish of Cilantro

How to Make This Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Instructions…

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

For the Ranchero Sauce/Shrimp Taco Sauce

Add the oil to a saucepan and place it over medium heat. Saute the onion, jalapeno, and garlic until soft–3-5 minutes.

Add the red pepper, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, cumin, stock, and 1/4 tsp salt. Simmer for 10 minutes on low.

Remove from heat and carefully pour into a blender. Add the cream and place the lid on the blender–sightly jarred so it can vent. Puree the sauce until smooth, then set aside.

For the Shrimp Tacos:

Sprinkle the raw shrimp with salt pepper and paprika. Place the corn and the shrimp on the grill. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side, until just pink. Grill the corn for 2 minutes per side, rotating to get char marks on all sides. When the corn has cooled a little, cut it off the cobs.

Warm the tortillas in the microwave. Place a bed of cabbage on the bottom of a tortilla, followed by 3-4 shrimp, corn, grapes, and avocado. Drizzle with ranchero sauce and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do leftovers last?

You can store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

What else can I top these tacos with?

You can add whatever you love to add to your favorite tacos: guacamole, sour cream, jalapeño slices, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, sriracha hot sauce for spicy shrimp tacos, or salsa.

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• 10 Grilled Steak Toppings
• Mustard Maple Chicken
• Indian Spiced Chicken
• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas ~ Eat Live Run
• Grilled Chicken Sausage Pita Sandwiches ~ Aggie’s Kitchen
• Grilled Endive Salad ~ Never Enough Thyme

Check the printable recipe card below for nutrition information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, sodium, fiber, and vitamin C percentages.

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