Description
Simple recipe for grilled shrimp served in tortillas with a fresh cabbage slaw topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from grill.
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the slaw: Combine shredded green and red cabbage in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble the tacos by placing grilled shrimp onto the warmed tortillas and topping with the cabbage slaw.
Notes
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if needed.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce to the slaw dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: grilled shrimp tacos, cabbage slaw, shrimp recipe, easy tacos, Mexican food