Grilled Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Limey Winter Cabbage–Cucumber Slaw
Big, bold fajita-night energy without a pile of dishes: juicy, smoky shrimp kissed with char, plus a quick limey slaw that’s crunchy and bright in the middle of winter. Warm tortillas or a quick rice packet on the side makes it feel like a treat, not a Tuesday.
Back to full listIngredients
- Extra Large EZ Peel Shrimp 21/25 (sale) 12 oz, peeled & deveined $7.99/lb
- Organic Jalapeño Peppers 1 small, thinly sliced (optional) $2.49/lb
- Organic Green Cabbage (in season) ~1/2 small head, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) $2.49/lb
- Organic Cucumber 1, thinly sliced or julienned $1.49
- Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1, sliced (optional but great) $3.50
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions (in season) 1 small, sliced $2.19/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
- Fresh limes 2 (or 1 lime + splash vinegar)
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Chili powder 1 tsp
- Ground cumin 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Salt + black pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas 6–8 small tortillas
Instructions
- Prep the slaw: thinly slice cabbage and cucumber; toss in a bowl with juice of 1 lime, a good pinch of salt, and the sliced jalapeño (if using). Let it sit while you cook so it softens slightly and gets tangy-crisp.
- Prep the shrimp: pat shrimp very dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill (or grill-pan on stove): preheat grill to medium-high. Thread shrimp onto skewers or use a grill basket. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until just opaque and lightly charred.
- Grill the onions: toss sliced onions with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. Grill in a basket or on foil 5–8 minutes, stirring, until browned and tender-crisp.
- Warm tortillas: briefly toast on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable and lightly spotted.
- Finish & serve: taste slaw and brighten with more lime and pepper. Build tacos with slaw, grilled onions, shrimp, and avocado. Extra lime wedges on the side.
Health notes: ~650–800 calories per serving (depends on tortillas and avocado). Healthiness: High-protein, lots of veg; keep it lighter by going easy on tortillas/avocado and using extra slaw.
Drink pairing: Beer: a crisp lager or Mexican-style cerveza. Wine: a dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.