Easy Shrimp Tacos
These Easy Shrimp Tacos are quick to make, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
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
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas see recipe for homemade tortillas
Instructions
Preparation
- Before starting, prepare your toppings and make sure the shrimp is fully thawed (if frozen), peeled, and deveined.
- 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 in a small bowl.
- Add 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the spices to a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir the shrimp around for a minute or so until they are evenly coated in the spices before cooking until they are pink and opaque, flipping/stirring them occasionally, about 5-6 minutes total.
- Serve immediately with 8-10 medium flour tortillas and your desired taco toppings.
Notes
Suggested serving size: 2 tacos per serving. Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 15-20 second intervals in the microwave, or for about a minute over medium heat in a skillet. You can keep any leftover tortillas in an airtight container or bag for 2-3 days. Make extra seasoning and store it in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1379mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 3mg
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