How long does it take to make Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Shiso Microgreens?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated July 19, 2026
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Shiso microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. These vibrant tacos feature grilled shrimp topped with shiso microgreens, adding a fresh twist to a classic dish. Inspired by the flavors found at Fonda San Miguel.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Shiso microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
4 corn tortillas
1 cup shiso microgreens
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 lime, cut into wedges
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble tacos by placing shrimp, diced tomatoes, and shiso microgreens on the tortillas.
Serve with lime wedges for a burst of freshness.
Shiso microgreens carry the same complex aromatic profile as mature shiso — anise, umami, and mild bitterness — and are used in Japanese and East Asian culinary traditions as a direct garnish substitute. Evidence on shiso specifically is limited; claims below reflect general microgreen research.
• Shiso and perilla microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds responsible for their distinctive anise-like flavor.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical content in shiso microgreens varies by variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence1. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023