Grilled Chile-Lime Shrimp Tacos

Smoky chile-lime shrimp, lightly charred spring snap peas, and creamy avocado salsa make these tacos bright, fast, and weeknight-worthy.

Ingredients

  • Shrimp Raw Frozen 31 To 40 Count
    1 lb, thawed, peeled if needed, and patted dry $9.99
  • Signature SELECT/FARMS Sugar Snap Peas Stringless Prepackaged
    8 oz $3.99
  • Medium Hass Avocado
    1, diced $0.99
  • Green Cabbage
    2 cups, very thinly sliced $2.98
  • Green Onions
    4, trimmed $0.99
  • Cilantro
    1/2 bunch, chopped $1.29
  • Lime
    2, juiced, divided $0.69
  • Green Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small, finely chopped $0.75
  • Corn tortillas
    6 small
  • Olive oil or neutral oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. If the shrimp are still frozen, quick-thaw them in a sealed bag or colander under cold running water for about 15 minutes, then pat very dry. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and soak wooden skewers if using them.
  2. Thinly slice the cabbage, chop the cilantro, finely chop the jalapeño, dice the avocado, and cut the green onions into 3-inch lengths. In a bowl, toss the cabbage with half the cilantro, juice of 1 lime, honey, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon oil; set aside to soften.
  3. In a second bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of the remaining lime. Thread onto skewers or place in a grill basket.
  4. Toss the snap peas and green onions with the remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Grill them for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bright green and lightly charred; transfer to a board and roughly chop the green onions.
  5. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink, lightly charred, and cooked through to 145°F. Move them to a plate and squeeze over a little more lime juice.
  6. Mash half the avocado with the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt, then fold in the remaining diced avocado, jalapeño, chopped grilled green onions, and remaining cilantro for a chunky avocado salsa.
  7. Warm the tortillas on the grill for 20 to 30 seconds per side. Fill each tortilla with cabbage slaw, grilled snap peas, chile-lime shrimp, and avocado salsa, then plate with extra lime wedges if you have them.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $18–$22 using the listed shrimp, spring snap peas, avocado, green onions, herbs, and produce plus pantry tortillas and spices.

Health notes: Serves 2; about 560 calories per serving with high lean protein, healthy fats from avocado, and fiber from snap peas and cabbage.

Drink pairing: A Mexican lager is the easiest match, while Sauvignon Blanc also works well with the lime, cilantro, and grilled shrimp.