Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Zesty grilled shrimp marinated in honey and lime, served in warm tortillas with a crunchy cilantro slaw for a fresh street food experience. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, honey, fresh lime juice 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 honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups, shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 tsp for slaw salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
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 shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on tortillas and topping with cilantro slaw. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges if desired.