Description
This Easy Shrimp Tacos recipe features perfectly spiced shrimp cooked quickly in a skillet, served on soft tortillas with your choice of fresh toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and light meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Tortillas and Toppings
- 8-10 medium tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them by running under cool water. Peel and remove tails to ready shrimp for cooking.
- Prepare toppings: While thawing your shrimp, gather and prepare your desired taco toppings such as sour cream, salsa, chopped iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and lime juice.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Assemble and serve: Warm the tortillas if desired. Fill each tortilla with cooked shrimp and your preferred toppings. Serve the tacos immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas certified gluten-free.
- If short on time, pre-cooked shrimp can be used but reduce cooking time to just warming them through.
- These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice or black beans for a complete meal.
