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Grilled shrimp tacos topped with lime slaw and creamy cilantro sauce served on soft tortillas.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw & Creamy Cilantro Sauce


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Description

These grilled shrimp tacos feature marinated, charred shrimp, crisp lime slaw, and a creamy cilantro sauce for a fresh, flavorful meal ready in 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl whisk olive oil, 1½ tablespoons lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate 15–20 minutes.

    2. Toss cabbage, carrots, half of the cilantro, 1½ tablespoons lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill slaw until ready to assemble.

    3. Blend Greek yogurt or mayo, remaining cilantro, honey, cumin, garlic powder, a splash of water, salt, and lime juice until smooth to make the cilantro sauce.

    4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the surface. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and charred.

    5. Toast tortillas on the grill or in a hot skillet 10–15 seconds per side.

    6. Assemble tacos by spreading cilantro sauce on each tortilla, topping with lime slaw, grilled shrimp, extra cilantro, and lime wedges.

    7. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges and optional toppings like avocado or cotija cheese.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Grilling
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tacos

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