Charred Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Grilled shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices served in warm tortillas with a tangy cilantro lime slaw for a vibrant seafood taco. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups, shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare slaw by combining 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl. Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then toss with the cabbage mixture until well coated.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing grilled shrimp evenly among tortillas and topping with a generous scoop of cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.