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Easy Shrimp Tacos
These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp (thawed & peeled)
- 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
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas
- Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp. If frozen, run them under cool water until thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.
- Meanwhile, prep your toppings.
- Add the shrimp to a skillet along with the olive oil and spices. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp are pink, flipping/stirring them occasionally (about 5-6 minutes).
- Assemble tacos as desired and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Originally posted April 8, 2019
- Updated January 6, 2023
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.