These Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos are a delightful option for your next grilling out session. The combination of sweet honey and savory garlic creates a flavorful marinade that perfectly complements the shrimp.
This recipe is straightforward and ideal for summer cookouts. It’s a great addition to your collection of recipes for the grill, offering a fresh and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy.
Delicious Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos

These tacos feature succulent shrimp marinated in a honey garlic sauce, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Shrimp: Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the shrimp are grilling, warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place grilled shrimp on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
