Texas Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos

Introduction

There's nothing quite like the bold flavor of Texas-style tacos grilled to perfection on the Arteflame. These Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos combine juicy shrimp, seared and sizzling in rich garlic butter, then wrapped in warm tortillas for a flavor-packed bite. With the Arteflame grill, the sear locks in flavor at the center grate and the flat cooktop cooks everything else to golden perfection — all without pots, pans, or oven lids!

Ingredients

• 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
• 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (optional)
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Soak 3 paper napkins in vegetable oil and place them in the grill.
2. Stack firewood over the napkins and light the paper.
3. Allow the grill to heat up for about 20 minutes until the center grate reaches 1,000°F and the cooktop is hot.

Step 2: Prepare the shrimp marinade

1. In a bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
3. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Let marinate while the grill heats up.

Step 3: Grill the shrimp

1. Place shrimp directly on the center grill grate to sear for 30–60 seconds per side until they get light charred edges.
2. Move the shrimp to the flat cooktop to finish cooking for another 1–2 minutes until opaque and firm. Remove shrimp when internal temp reaches ~130°F (target is 145°F).

Step 4: Warm the tortillas

1. Place tortillas on the outer area of the flat cooktop.
2. Heat 20–30 seconds per side until warm and slightly toasted.

Step 5: Prepare garlic butter drizzle

1. On the flat cooktop, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter about 5 inches from the center.
2. Stir in any leftover garlic you have and let it infuse gently.

Step 6: Assemble your tacos

1. Place warm tortillas on a tray.
2. Top with slaw, grilled shrimp, a drizzle of garlic butter, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese if using.
3. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Tips

• Always use butter instead of olive oil on the Arteflame for richer flavor.
• Use thinner tortillas for a crispier texture or double-layer for extra strength.
• Remember: remove shrimp from the grill when they’re 15°F below the final temp — they’ll finish cooking while resting.
• Grill all ingredients at once — the Arteflame’s even heat zones handle everything in one go.

Variations

1. Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos: Add 1 tsp chipotle powder and chopped jalapeños for fiery flavor.
2. Citrus Herb Shrimp Tacos: Use orange and lime juice with thyme and rosemary for a refreshing twist.
3. Tex-Mex BBQ Shrimp Tacos: Toss shrimp in BBQ sauce and paprika before searing for a tangy, smoky bite.
4. Avocado Cream Shrimp Tacos: Top with avocado and sour cream dressing for creamy richness.
5. Sweet Chili Shrimp Tacos: Glaze shrimp with Thai sweet chili sauce during grill for a sticky-sweet finish.

Conclusion

These Texas Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos showcase the unbeatable flavor and sear of cooking on the Arteflame grill. Pure Texas flavor, right off the flame — every bite sizzles with simplicity and depth. Cook everything right on the grill, clean up less, and wow your guests every time.

Best pairings

• Texas-style grilled street corn (elote)
• Grilled pineapple salsa
• Smoky black bean salad
• Classic margaritas
• Mexican-style rice with fire-seared peppers