Easy Shrimp Tacos
Quick and delicious shrimp tacos that are easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp Fresh or thawed if frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking shrimp
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder Spice mix
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder Spice mix
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika Spice mix
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin Spice mix
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder Spice mix, adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste
For Serving
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your toppings and ensure the shrimp is fully thawed, peeled, and deveined.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the shrimp and spice mixture to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Cook the shrimp for about 5-6 minutes, flipping and stirring occasionally until they are pink and opaque.
Serving
- Serve the shrimp immediately with the tortillas and your desired taco toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days. Reheat shrimp in a skillet and warm tortillas in the microwave.