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Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos
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Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Marinating
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Spicy Shrimp:
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, extra large
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Shrimp Tacos:
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • chipotle crema
  • cherry tomato halved
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • onion red, chopped
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • queso fresco crumbled
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

Spicy Shrimp:
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  1. Defrost shrimp in the refrigerator or rinse frozen shrimp in cold water.
  2. In a small bowl combine lime juice, garlic, Creole seasoning, and chili powder.
  3. Place shrimp in a large resalable bag and pour the marinade over shrimp and toss to coat.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet on high. Drizzle olive oil and lower heat to medium-high.
  6. Cook shrimp until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Shrimp Tacos:
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% 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.