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    Easy Shrimp Tacos

    Published: May 11, 2019 / Updated: Jan 25, 2023 / 20 Comments

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    These easy shrimp tacos are a quick and simple taco recipe that's perfect when you don't have much time to cook! They're ready from start to finish in about 30 minutes. 

    shrimp tacos side view

    This recipe originally appeared on The Recipe Critic. I contribute one recipe a month to Alyssa's blog. 🙂

    If I had to pick an easy-to-cook protein, I'd pick shrimp over chicken any day. I have many easy shrimp recipes on my blog, but here's a few of my favorites: creamy Tuscan shrimp, this quick and easy garlic butter shrimp, and my garlic shrimp and avocado crostini.

    Shrimp and tacos just go so well together. All nestled in a warm tortilla with tons of sour cream... gimme. I seem to always write up recipes when I'm hungry. Such is my life. I used flour tortillas, but feel free to use corn tortillas or hard taco shells if you want. 

    For this recipe, I used 31-40/pound count frozen raw shrimp. You can use smaller or larger shrimp if you wish.

    cooked shrimp in a skillet

    How to make easy shrimp tacos

    1. Prep your shrimp. Make sure they’re thawed if you’re using frozen shrimp (run them under cool water). Peel them and remove the tails too.
    2. Get everything ready. I like to start prepping the toppings while the shrimp are thawing. Chop your veggies and get the condiments (salsa, sour cream, etc.) ready.
    3. Cook the shrimp. This process doesn’t take long at all (about 5 minutes or so). You simply cook the shrimp with the oil and spices until they’re pink and cooked throughout.
    4. Assemble your tacos. Time to top them sky high! 😉

    easy shrimp tacos

    Shrimp taco toppings

    • Shredded iceberg lettuce (chop it finely)
    • Tomatoes (I prefer the little ones like grape or cherry)
    • Salsa
    • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
    • Tex-Mex or Mexican cheese blend
    • Red onions or scallions
    • Sliced avocado
    • Fresh lime juice (a must for me!)
    • Chopped cilantro

    Tacos are meant to be fun, so use whatever works or whatever you have on-hand. 

    Like easy taco recipes? You may also like these easy blackened shrimp tacos, my healthy baked salmon tacos, these Instant Pot chicken tacos, or my ground pork tacos with apple slaw.

    overhead photo of 3 shrimp tacos

    Hope you love this recipe!

    Questions about these easy shrimp tacos? Leave me a comment below!

    shrimp tacos side view

    Easy Shrimp Tacos

    These easy shrimp tacos are a quick and simple taco recipe that's perfect when you don't have much time to cook! They're ready from start to finish in about 30 minutes. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 329 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound medium shrimp (thawed & peeled)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 8-10 medium flour tortillas
    • Toppings (optional to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, etc.

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare your shrimp. If they're frozen, run them under cool water until they're thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.
    • Meanwhile, get your toppings ready.
    • Add the shrimp to a skillet along with the olive oil and spices. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, flipping/stirring them occasionally (approx. 5-6 minutes). Add salt & pepper as needed.
    • Assemble your tacos as desired and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • You may use taco seasoning instead of the suggested spices if that's easier for you.
    • Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper if you want to make these tacos spicy.
    • To warm flour tortillas all at once, wrap them in foil and warm in a 375F oven while you're getting everything else ready.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1298mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 5mg
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    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Aimee Ping says

      March 6, 2023 at 10:33 AM

      5 stars
      Love these shrimp tacos! Delicious and very easy. What else do you serve with it? Rice?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 6, 2023 at 11:04 AM

        So glad you liked them!! I usually just eat tacos by themselves but this rice/black bean salad would go great: https://bit.ly/3JiADq2

        Reply
    2. Megan Jones says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:54 PM

      u mean until the shrimp turn pink and white Not until is no longer pink

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM

        Thanks for catching that!! I will fix.

        Reply
    3. L says

      June 15, 2022 at 6:23 AM

      5 stars
      My 14 year daughter made it! Easy to make and taste great!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 15, 2022 at 10:51 AM

        That's so nice to hear!! 😀

        Reply
    4. Yasmine says

      January 4, 2022 at 7:19 PM

      5 stars
      The flavor of the shrimp with this seasoning mix is amazing! Such an easy and delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2022 at 8:26 PM

        Wonderful! 🙂 Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    5. Jan C says

      August 19, 2021 at 8:28 AM

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe! I made the seasoning mix for the shrimp and tossed it with the oil in a bowl before putting the shrimp on our flat-top grill. Delicious! I will use it all the time when making tacos. It will be great with other seafood, too.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 19, 2021 at 8:36 AM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, Jan!

        Reply
    6. Mary Davis says

      August 12, 2021 at 8:19 PM

      5 stars
      Great tacos - my husband loved them!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 13, 2021 at 9:13 AM

        Fantastic!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jane says

      October 11, 2020 at 6:39 PM

      Did you forget the salt? This looks great but the spice mix needs a little salt, in my opinion.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 12, 2020 at 9:12 AM

        Hi! I guess I did forget to put "salt & pepper to taste" like I usually include in all my recipes. 🙂 Chili powder does typically contain salt, though. And shrimp are salty to begin with. I'll update it. I typically don't include exact salt quantities for recipes like this one because everyone's preferences vary. Of course, that does sometimes mean that people don't add enough salt and then blame the recipe for being bland, so I guess I can't always win haha.

        Reply
    8. Molly McDonald says

      October 18, 2019 at 6:59 PM

      I frozen precooked shrimp. Do you think that will work ok? Maybe just warm them through with the seasonings 🤔??

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 18, 2019 at 7:22 PM

        I think it’ll work just fine ❤️

        Reply
    9. Onlinecake.in says

      May 14, 2019 at 3:18 AM

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe this afternoon and it was easy and delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 14, 2019 at 10:20 AM

        I’m so happy you liked it!!

        Reply
    10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      May 13, 2019 at 6:19 AM

      5 stars
      Shrimp tacos are a regular at our house Natasha. We're all HUGE fans. Love your seasoning combination!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 14, 2019 at 10:21 AM

        Thank you!! I agree... shrimp tacos are so good. ❤️❤️❤️

        Reply

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