Description
These easy shrimp tacos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week. Made with succulent seasoned shrimp sautéed to perfection and served on warm flour tortillas, they come together in just 22 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a tasty and fuss-free dinner.
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)
For Serving
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas
- Your desired taco toppings (such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, or salsa)
Instructions
- Prepare: Before you start cooking, prepare your taco toppings of choice and ensure the shrimp is fully thawed if previously frozen, peeled, and deveined for a clean, fresh taste.
- Combine Spices: In a small bowl, mix together 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 to create the seasoning blend.
- Add Ingredients to Skillet: Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Toss in the shrimp along with the prepared spice mix, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly in the spices.
- Cook Shrimp: Stir the shrimp for about a minute to fully coat them in spices, then continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately 5 to 6 minutes in total.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the seasoned shrimp immediately on warm flour tortillas. Add your preferred toppings to complete your delicious shrimp tacos.
Notes
- Feel free to use corn tortillas if you prefer a gluten-free option.
- Customize your taco toppings with avocado, shredded cheese, or pickled onions for added flavor.
- Ensure shrimp is fully thawed before cooking for even cooking and best texture.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste, especially salt and chili powder if you prefer more or less spice.
- This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners as it cooks quickly and uses minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
