Grilled Shrimp Tacos

by | Updated: July 16th, 2025

Ready to fire up the flavor? These grilled shrimp tacos bring beachy vibes to your backyard with just a handful of ingredients and a hot grill. A quick lime-and-spice marinade gives the shrimp a zesty kick, while fresh pineapple and jalapeño add a sweet-meets-heat balance that’s impossible to resist. Pile everything into a warm tortilla, sprinkle on some cilantro and finish with a squeeze of lime and your favorite salsa. Light, vibrant and packed with summery flavor, this easy taco recipe is your new go-to for weeknights or weekend cookouts.

Four Small Plates Have Individual Servings of Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Fresh Lime, Sliced Jalapeno and Cilantro.

Four Small Plates Have Individual Servings of Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Fresh Lime, Sliced Jalapeno and Cilantro.
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 362 kcal
Author Pamela Higgins

Ingredients

Shrimp

Tacos

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
  • 2 limes sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1 jar salsa

Instructions

  1. In zip-tied bag or airtight container, marinade shrimp in olive oil, lime juice and spices.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 450 degrees F.
  3. Using skewers, grill grate or grill basket, grill raw shrimp 5 minutes total, flipping once. (Note: If using pre-cooked shrimp, grill 1-2 minutes to heat through.) Remove from grill when internal temp is 145 degrees F.
  4. Grill tortillas 3-4 minutes.
  5. For each taco, include 4 shrimp, pineapple slices, jalapeno and cilantro.
  6. Before serving, squeeze fresh lime onto tacos and top with salsa.

Recipe Notes

Grab these ingredients and more bold spices and seasonings for summer grilling at Vitacost.

 

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 806mg34%
Potassium 443mg13%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 585IU12%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 167mg17%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Pamela Higgins

Pam Higgins, Certified Health Coach, AADP received her credentials from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2010. Pam is the Founder of Total Health Counseling, LLC and www.totalhealthcounseling.com. She is a sensitive foodie and focuses on teaching clients about eating delicious food with pleasure. Pam will show you how to access your blueprint for healthy eating and lifestyle so you can be your best. Pam healed herself from years of chronic digestive and skin inflammation by accessing her own blueprint for healthy living and helps her clients find foods that nourish + balance their bodies. Pam lives in South Florida with her husband, Heman and dog, Cali. Contact Pam directly via email at totalhealthcounseling@gmail.com.