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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Mango Slaw Recipe

This Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno Mango Slaw is such a light and refreshing recipe for the warmer weather. Easy to make Mexican recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or Cinco De Mayo!

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Predictably for dinner every Tuesday night we eat tacos for dinner. Taco Tuesday because who doesn’t love a delicious taco?!

There was never a question about what to thaw for dinner or a debate over who would cook because we knew. Tacos are a family favorite and preparing them is so easy that it didn’t matter who prepared them, as long as that’s what was for dinner.

From the busy weeknight dinner table to entertaining guests, this easy shrimp tacos recipe is perfect. It’s such an easy recipe because it doesn’t take hours to prepare but still makes flavorful shrimp tacos.

So if we know we’re having expecting guests, tacos are a great meal that’s crowd-pleasing and quick to make. Even for picky eaters, tacos can be prepared in so many different ways that there’s something for everyone.

And if we know we’re having expecting guests, tacos are a great meal that’s crowd-pleasing and quick to make. Even for picky eaters, tacos can be prepared in so many different ways that there’s something for everyone.

Now you might think that living in Texas, I’d quickly tire of all the Mexican food but I feel quite the opposite. I love being surrounded by so many restaurants offering creative variations on traditional dishes, there’s something new to try at every turn.

So this week, after receiving a box of spices and recipes from McCormick, I decided I didn’t need to dine out to have a different style of tacos. There were so many delicious recipes, I decided to change things up at home and instead of making our usual crispy beef tacos, try something new.

Shrimp Tacos With A Surprising Topping

We prepared Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Mango Slaw and they were so light, yet filling. My husband is a grill master so this dish ended up being a team effort with him taking care of marinating and grilling the shrimp and me preparing the slaw.

We both loved the delicate balance of sweet and spicy and the crunch the slaw gave to the tacos. With the grilled shrimp and fresh flavors, this recipe is perfect for summer.

Thanks to McCormick for sponsoring this post.

Shopping List

This is what you will need from the grocery store before you fire up the grill. For a low carb option, you could also use lettuce wraps in place of the tortillas.

  • Lime juice (this tool makes squeezing limes so easy)
  • Fresh cilantro
  • McCormick Gourmet Collection Diced Jalapeño Peppers
  • Honey
  • McCormick Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Mango
  • Red onion
  • Flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

How to Grill Shrimp

The first step to perfectly grilled shrimp is to let them marinate. Grilling marinated shrimp leaves them crispy and juicy all at the same time. 

Then, put the seasoned shrimp on a kabob skewer. They only need to be on the grill for about 2-3 minutes per side. 

You will know the large shrimp are done when they turn pink. Shrimp cooks really fast, so if you want juicy shrimp make sure to watch them carefully.

While the grilled shrimp always gets rave reviews, if you don’t have a grill or can’t use one, you could also sauté shrimp and still have an absolute flavor explosion.

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Other Favorite Toppings Ideas

Not a fan of mango slaw? Here are some other toppings that bring out the flavor of the grilled shrimp. 

  • Simple slaw – just use purple cabbage without the mango
  • Guacamole salsa – just chop up some avocados and add some pico
  • Be simple – just use chopped onion, and some peppers
  • Fresh fruit salsa – tropical sweet and savory pico
  • Green onions
  • Avocado crema
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Avocado slices
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In a medium bowl mix together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, honey, garlic powder, and with a wire whisk. 

Reserve 1/4 of the marinade. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable bag. 

Add fresh shrimp to the seasoning mix and turn to coat well. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix cabbage, mango, and onion in a large bowl. Add reserved marinade; toss to coat. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To warm tortillas, brush 1 side of each tortilla with oil. Grill, oil-side down, over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove tortillas; cover with a paper towel to keep warm.

Remove raw shrimp from the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill shrimp over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink.

To serve, place 3 shrimp on each tortilla. Top with slaw and serve immediately.

Make sure to pin these Shrimp Tacos for later!

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Next time I’m going to try the same fresh ingredients and make fish tacos instead. This is such a great recipe with so much flavor.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno Mango Slaw are fresh and flavorful with just the slightest kick. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Mango Slaw

This Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno Mango Slaw is such a light and refreshing recipe for the warmer weather. Easy to make Mexican recipe that's perfect for weeknights or Cinco De Mayo!

Course Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican, seafood, shrimp, tacos, tex mex
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, honey, garlic powder, and salt in medium bowl with wire whisk.  Reserve 1/4 of the marinade.  Pour remaining marinade into large resealable bag.  Add shrimp; turn to coat well.  Refrigerate 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, mix cabbage, mango, and onion in large bowl.  Add reserved marinade; toss to coat. Cover.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Brush 1 side of each tortilla with oil.  Grill, oil-side down, over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove tortillas; cover with towel to keep warm.
  4. Remove shrimp from marinade.  Discard any remaining marinade.  Grill shrimp over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink.

  5. To serve, place 3 shrimp on each tortilla.  Top with slaw and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Mango Slaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 961mg40%
Potassium 257mg7%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 715IU14%
Vitamin C 33.5mg41%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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