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Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Slaw

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Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Slaw is a quick, vibrant summer meal packed with smoky, citrus-marinated shrimp and a crunchy cabbage slaw with a jalapeño kick. This 20-minute recipe is bursting with flavor—perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or light al fresco dining.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lime or orange juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Spicy Slaw:

3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced

1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1–2 tbsp citrus juice (lime or orange)

1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, citrus juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit while preparing the slaw.

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, jalapeños, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together citrus juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper. Pour over slaw and toss to coat.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.

Serve grilled shrimp immediately over the spicy slaw. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

To reduce spice, use only one jalapeño or remove the seeds.

Add diced mango or pineapple to the slaw for sweetness.

Works great with grilled chicken or tofu instead of shrimp.

Prep the slaw base ahead, but dress it just before serving to keep it crisp.

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