Grilled South Padre Island Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Tender grilled shrimp marinated in bright spices served on corn tortillas with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, inspired by South Padre Island flavors. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 head thinly sliced red cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 1 tsp honey. Toss well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing 3-4 shrimp on each tortilla, topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw and avocado slices if using.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing.

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