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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. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy shrimp taco recipe, easy shrimp tacos
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

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: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 5mg