Spicy Mexican Street-Style Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Zesty grilled shrimp tossed in a smoky chili marinade, nestled in corn tortillas with a crunchy cilantro lime slaw for bright, bold flavors. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, chipotle 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 small, finely diced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, and 1 small finely diced jalapeño (optional) to make the cilantro lime slaw. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by placing 3-4 shrimp in each tortilla and topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw.