Smoky Lime-Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

Char-grilled shrimp marinated in smoky spices and fresh lime, nestled in warm tortillas with a crisp cilantro slaw. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, lime juice, olive oil 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare slaw by mixing 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a bowl.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tsp honey and 1/4 tsp chili powder until smooth; toss into the cabbage mixture and set aside.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas and topping with cilantro slaw. Serve immediately.