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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Tacos
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- 6 tortillas
- shredded lettuce
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Assemble the tortilla by adding shredded lettuce, shrimp, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
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
% 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.