Mexican-Style Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Char-grilled shrimp marinated in smoky chipotle and lime, served in soft corn tortillas with a crisp cilantro lime slaw for a flavorful regional taco experience. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 small corn tortillas
2 cups, thinly sliced green cabbage
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp honey
1 tsp lime zest

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare slaw by mixing 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp lime zest in a bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
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.
Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on each tortilla and topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.