Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by quickly sautéing medium, precooked shrimp in olive oil with a seasoning blend including garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. The shrimp are heated through until pink and then finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, which adds brightness and tang. The warm shrimp are then placed on corn tortillas layered with shredded red cabbage for crunch, jalapeño slices for mild heat, chopped cilantro for herbaceous notes, and cotija cheese to introduce a salty, crumbly texture.
Baja Shrimp Tacos are well suited for casual meals where the combination of seasoned seafood, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese create a textural contrast. Serving with typical taco sides complements this dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and devained, medium, frozen, precooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 lime freshly juiced
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 red cabbage shredded
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet saute the shrimp in the olive oil. Season with all of the seasonings. Cook over medium hight heat for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp is pink.
- Squeeze one lime on top.
- Then spoon the shrimp onto the tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro and cojita cheese.
- Serve with your favorite taco sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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