Easy Shrimp Tacos
These easy shrimp tacos are a quick and delicious dinner option for busy weeknights, featuring juicy shrimp and flavorful spices.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp
Cooking Basics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices
- 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
Tortillas
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
Preparation
- Before starting, prepare your toppings and make sure the shrimp is fully thawed, peeled, and deveined.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add shrimp, olive oil, and the spices to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir the shrimp around for a minute until evenly coated, then cook until pink and opaque, about 5-6 minutes total, flipping occasionally.
- Serve immediately with tortillas and your desired toppings.
Notes
Suggested serving size: 2 tacos per serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat as needed.
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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