Description
These Easy Shrimp Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week. Tender shrimp are seasoned with a blend of smoky and spicy spices, sautéed to perfection, and served warm in soft flour tortillas. Customize with your favorite taco toppings for a delicious and satisfying dish ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Serving
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas
- Your choice of taco toppings (e.g., shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, lime wedges)
Instructions
- Prepare toppings and shrimp: Before you start cooking, prepare your favorite taco toppings and ensure the shrimp is fully thawed if frozen, peeled, and deveined for easy cooking and optimal flavor.
- Mix spices: In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, creating a flavorful seasoning blend for the shrimp.
- Season shrimp: Add the 1 pound of deveined and peeled shrimp to a 14-inch skillet along with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture. Toss everything together to evenly coat the shrimp with the seasoning before cooking.
- Cook shrimp: Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the shrimp around for about a minute to distribute the spices evenly. Continue cooking, stirring or flipping the shrimp occasionally until they turn pink and opaque, about 5-6 minutes total.
- Serve: Warm the flour tortillas and serve the cooked shrimp immediately inside them. Add your prepared toppings and enjoy your flavorful shrimp tacos hot and fresh.
Notes
- Adjust the salt and chili powder levels to suit your taste or dietary needs.
- Try substituting flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- For extra zest, squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp right before serving.
- You can add other toppings such as shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, or hot sauce to customize your tacos.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to prevent toughness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
