Easy Shrimp Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Shrimp Tacos
Description
The recipe begins by preparing thawed, peeled shrimp with olive oil and a mixture of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. The shrimp cook quickly over medium-high heat to develop flavor and a pleasing pink color. The seasoned shrimp are placed in medium-sized flour tortillas.
Toppings are flexible and customizable, commonly including sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice, adding freshness and contrast. The combination offers a straightforward method for assembling tacos with tender shrimp and flavorful seasoning within soft tortillas.
Warming tortillas in the oven wrapped in foil allows quick preparation of multiple servings simultaneously. Variations include using packaged taco seasoning or adding cayenne for spice. These tacos are best served immediately after cooking for optimal shrimp texture and warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp medium, thawed and peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8-10 flour tortilla medium size
- Toppings (optional to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp. If they're frozen, run them under cool water until they're thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.
- Meanwhile, get your toppings ready.
- Add the shrimp to a skillet along with the olive oil and spices. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, flipping/stirring them occasionally (approx. 5-6 minutes). Add salt & pepper as needed.
- Assemble your tacos as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pre-made taco seasoning can substitute the individual spices for convenience.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper if a spicier taco filling is desired.
- To warm tortillas simultaneously, wrap them in foil and heat in a 375°F oven while preparing other ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1298mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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