Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Juicy cilantro lime grilled shrimp and a spicy chipotle slaw are the perfect pairing in these flavor-packed cilantro lime shrimp tacos!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
Chipotle Slaw
- 4 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 10 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Lime wedges, additional cilantro, and cotija cheese for serving
Instructions
Chipotle Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, green onion, and chipotle. In a separate small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, and buttermilk until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Season slaw with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk lime juice, cilantro, honey, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reserve 1/4 cup lime juice mixture and set aside in a separate bowl. Toss shrimp in remaining marinade and allow to marinate 15 minutes (do not let sit any longer otherwise the acidity will begin to cook the shrimp).
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat OR prepare a large nonstick pan to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well. Remove shrimp from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Grill shrimp on a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil on outdoor grill or on stovetop 3-5 minutes, turning once until shrimp is golden-brown.
- Transfer grilled shrimp to a bowl and toss in reserved 1/4 cup marinade until evenly coated.
- Assemble tacos by placing a few shrimp in warmed tortillas and top with slaw, freshly-squeezed lime, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Tacos are best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tacos | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg