Chili-Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Spicy chili-garlic seasoned shrimp wrapped in warm tortillas with a crunchy creamy slaw for a vibrant street-food style taco experience. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Ingredients

• 400 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 400 g shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque; remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp honey. Stir until creamy and well combined.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering creamy slaw and 5-6 shrimp per tortilla. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.