Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos feature shrimp tossed in a spiced butter-garlic marinade, baked until just cooked through, then served in tortillas with fresh toppings like cabbage, avocado, and queso fresco. The shrimp remain tender with a mild smoky and chili flavor. This hands-off baking method simplifies preparation while retaining shrimp’s juiciness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
For serving
- tortillas flour or corn
- cabbage shredded
- avocado sliced
- jalapeño sliced
- queso fresco crumbled
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in butter mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and bake just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve immediately in tortillas with desired toppings.