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Easy Shrimp Tacos

Easy Shrimp Tacos

These Easy Shrimp Tacos are the weeknight dinner solution you've been searching for, offering a delicious and quick meal that's both satisfying and incredibly simple to prepare.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8-10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • diced avocado, salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, hot sauce Optional toppings

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Gas burner
  • Damp paper towel
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure each shrimp is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and cooked through.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  3. Warm your tortillas by lightly charring them directly over a gas burner for a few seconds per side, warming them in a dry skillet until pliable, or wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds.
    8-10 small corn or flour tortillas
  4. Place a portion of the cooked shrimp onto each warmed tortilla. Top generously with shredded cabbage or lettuce and fresh cilantro.
    1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 8-10 small corn or flour tortillas, ½ cup shredded cabbage or lettuce, ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  5. Finish your Easy Shrimp Tacos with your chosen toppings. A squeeze of fresh lime juice is highly recommended. Optional toppings include diced avocado, a dollop of salsa, a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a dash of hot sauce.
    Lime wedges, for serving, diced avocado, salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, hot sauce

Notes

These tacos are a weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 20 minutes.