Sautéed Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Quick sautéed shrimp tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a zesty chipotle lime slaw for a perfect balance of spice and freshness. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups, thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 3 tbsp, divided lime juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small pepper, minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/8 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced chipotle pepper in adobo, and 1 tsp honey. Toss until the slaw is evenly coated and vibrant.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing the shrimp evenly among the tortillas and topping with a generous scoop of chipotle lime slaw.
6. Step 6: Squeeze the remaining 1/8 cup lime juice over tacos and serve immediately.