30 Minute Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these 30-minute grilled shrimp tacos! Juicy, marinated shrimp are grilled to perfection and nestled in warm tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and fresh cilantro. Bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion, these tacos are quick, easy, and sure to impress your family or guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or mixed)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for about one minute per side.
- Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp in tortillas and topping with cabbage slaw and cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Customize your tacos by adding avocado slices or diced tomatoes for extra flavor. - For a spicy kick, include jalapeños or drizzle with sriracha.