Easy Tacos de Camaron

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 Tacos

  • Calories

    184 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Tacos de Camaron

The best tacos de camaron are loaded with pan fried seasoned shrimp, lettuce, cotija cheese, and cilantro. The fresh and delicious tacos are packed with zesty flavor and can be made in less than 30 minutes. They're the perfect weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Shrimp extra large or jumbo, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil for frying
  • 6 tortillas
  • lettuce shredded
  • cotija cheese
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

  1. Place cleaned and peeled shrimp in a medium bowl and set aside. In a small bowl mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper together until combined. Add the spice mix and garlic to the bowl with the shrimp. Stir until the shrimp are completely coated in the seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat to medium-high heat. Once heated, place shrimp into the skillet and cook, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes or until all the shrimp are firm and cooked through. Set the juicy shrimp aside and let cool slightly.
  3. Assemble the tortilla by adding shredded lettuce, shrimp, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 272mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 363IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 363IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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