Shrimp Tacos
Last Updated on May 29, 2023 by Annie
Shrimp Tacos, the quick and flavorful answer to the question, what’s for dinner tonight. These easy tacos are made in less than 30 minutes and will be a new Taco Tuesday favorite
Today is the start of a little feature segment we will call, for obvious reasons, Taco Tuesday. For the next few Tuesdays I will be sharing with you some of my favorite quick and easy taco recipes. And these shrimp tacos will make a great addition to your taco rotation.
Well this taco Tuesday decision came after a morning, when I had nothing prepared for breakfast. I decided to pull some tortillas out of the freezer and make breakfast tacos, a very common taco in our home, only to realize it had been far too long since I’d made tacos of any kind.
To rectify this problem I told Jason we would now, and probably for the end of time, actively participate in Taco Tuesday. Whether that means making tacos or finding tacos, for the rest of forever we will be eating tacos on a Tuesday.
Why We LOVE these Shrimp Tacos
- 30 Minutes or less. The shrimp cooks quickly meaning the bulk of your prep time for these easy shrimp tacos will be making additional toppings.
- Great for a lunch prep. Take the cooked shrimp and toss into a shrimp taco salad that you can prep and eat all week for lunches!
- Fresh, filling, and flavorful. These tacos honestly are the perfect balance of juicy, fresh, and filling. You won’t be feeling heavy or over-stuffed but you also won’t be hungry 30 minutes later.
How to Make Easy Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Shrimp– Peeled, deveined, and thawed (if using frozen).
- Olive oil- To coat the shrimp before seasoning.
- Seasoning– A blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder season these juicy tacos.
- Toppings! Honestly what ever you like on top of a taco. My personal favorites for these shrimp tacos are Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, and guacamole.
Step By Step Directions
- Place shrimp in a medium-sized bowl.
- Coat the shrimp with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
- Toss to coat the shrimp with the oil and seasoning.
- Place the shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until they are pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Flip and cook on the other side until pink and cooked through (another 2-3 minutes).
- Remove the cooked shrimp from the heat and assemble your tacos.
The ULTIMATE Shrimp Taco
Okay, now that your shrimp is cooked, you are probably wondering what the best way to assemble these tacos would be. Here is how I achieve the ultimate shrimp taco.
- Tortilla: Start with a fresh tortilla.
- Guacamole: Spread about 2 tablespoons of guacamole.
- Lettuce: Next, top the guac with shredded lettuce.
- Shrimp: Top the lettuce with 4-5 cooked shrimp.
- Pico: Sprinkle some pico de Gallo over the shrimp.
- Garnish: Add cilantro, green onion, and maybe a dash of hot sauce.
Serving Suggestions
If you are wondering what makes a good side for these healthy shrimp tacos, here are a few recipes I like to dish out along with these easy tacos.
Pro Tips for Making Shrimp Tacos
- Use fresh shrimp, or thaw the shrimp before you cook them.
- Peel the shells off the shrimp before cooking.
- Make your toppings first, so your shrimp don’t get cold.
- Warm your tortillas in the oven on warm for a few minutes or microwave them for about 15 seconds.
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Shrimp Tacos
This quick and easy shrimp taco recipe makes a prefect Taco Tuesday dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp thawed if using frozen
- ¼ c. Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ⅛ tsp. Pepper
- ⅛ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ⅛ tsp. Onion Powder
- ⅛ tsp. Cumin
- ⅛ tsp. Chili Powder
Toppings
- Tortillas
- Cilantro
- Guacamole
- Shredded Lettuce
- Green Onion
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
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Peel shrimp and place in a medium sized bowl. Coat the shrimp with olive oil and add seasonings to the bowl. Using a spoon, or your hands, toss the shrimp until they are all coated with the oil and seasonings.
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Place the shrimp in a medium-high skillet and cook until they are pink, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove from heat.
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To assemble the tacos, fill the tortilla with guacamole, shredded lettuce, shrimp, cilantro, and green onion, to taste.
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