Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos
User Reviews
4.1
48 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating
10 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos
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What if I told you that you can make this gorgeous platter of Easy Shrimp Tacos for dinner in less than 30 minutes? With my tried and true foolproof recipe, you can! Trust me: this tasty, healthy, slightly spicy, Lenten-friendly meal is about to become your new weeknight favorite.
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Ingredients
Spicy Shrimp:
- 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Shrimp Tacos:
- 8 corn tortillas
- Chipotle Crema
- cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 Jalapeño sliced
- chopped red onion
- 1 avocado chopped
- Crumbled queso fresco
- cilantro
- Lime wedges
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Instructions
Spicy Shrimp:
- Defrost shrimp in the refrigerator or rinse frozen shrimp in cold water.
- In a small bowl combine lime juice, garlic, Creole seasoning, and chili powder.
- Place shrimp in a large resalable bag and pour the marinade over shrimp and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on high. Drizzle olive oil and lower heat to medium-high.
- Cook shrimp until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Shrimp Tacos:
- Serve tacos with chipotle crema and garnish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Shortcut: Purchase frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp.
- How to defrost frozen shrimp: Let it thaw overnight in the fridge, or for faster thawing, take the shrimp out of its package, put it in a strainer, and rinse in cold water. The shrimp should be ready to cook in about 15 minutes.
- Do not overcook shrimp: The shrimp will cook in 6 to 8 minutes. If they curl up into tight little O's, they're overcooked.
- How to store leftovers: Refrigerate cooked shrimp for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this dish because shrimp becomes rubbery when reheated.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
631mg
(26%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
593IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
48 reviews
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