Grilled Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Juicy shrimp marinated in fresh lime and cilantro, grilled to perfection and served on warm corn tortillas with a vibrant corn salsa. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, lime juice, cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1, sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup, crumbled queso fresco

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 12 oz shrimp and toss to coat; marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup corn kernels, 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced, 1/4 cup red onion finely diced, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt for the corn salsa.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread 12 oz marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos: Place 2-3 grilled shrimp on each tortilla, top with 2 tbsp corn salsa, then add 1 sliced avocado and 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco per taco.