Shrimp Tacos Recipe Quick And Easy

If you’re as much of a taco fiend as I am, you may also like these baja fish tacos, spicy blackened salmon tacos, or carne asada tacos if you’re feeling something meaty!

Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

This is the BEST taco recipe for all of the seafood lovers in your family. Plump shrimp is cooked with onion, garlic, and warm spices. The flavor just gets seared right in! From there, you just have to add it to a warm flour or corn tortilla, add your favorite toppings, and voila! A dinner worthy of a chef’s kiss. Sorry for the newfound shrimp taco addiction you’re about to have.

Ingredients in Shrimp Tacos

As long as you’ve got the shrimp on hand, chances are you will have all the seasonings and spices needed to cook up these tasty tacos. As simple as these ingredients may be, the flavor is anything but! You may want to make extras, seconds and thirds are a common occurrence with my family. Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements!

Shrimp: I used peeled, medium-sized shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, make sure it’s thawed before cooking. Olive Oil: This is for cooking the shrimp in. Feel free to use your favorite cooking oil here! Seasonings and Spices: I toss the shrimp in a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder. This is one of my favorite blends because the flavor is warm and savory with the best hint of spice! Flour Tortillas: I like using medium-sized tortillas because they’re big enough to hold all of the shrimp and toppings while also being easy to hold. You can use premade tortillas or also make your own using my easy recipe here! Toppings: (Optional) Use your favorite! I usually go for a mix of sliced avocado, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cabbage, as well as pico de gallo, red onions, and fresh cilantro. For a little extra flavor, drizzle this homemade cilantro ranch sauce on top!

How to Make the Best Shrimp Tacos

Because these shrimp tacos are so easy to make, you’ll want to skip the takeout! They only take 30 minutes to whip up! This easy shrimp tacos recipe is the best for busy weeknights. This Instant Pot salsa verde chicken tacos recipe is another great meal to make in a pinch.

Add Spice: Want to make spicy shrimp tacos? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper! Use Taco Seasoning: If you’re in a rush, feel free to use pre-made taco seasoning instead of the spices in the recipe card. Homemade taco seasoning is even better! I have a great recipe to make your own blend here. Swap Out Tortillas: I used flour tortillas in this recipe, but you can also use corn tortillas if you prefer. Warm Your Tortillas: To heat flour tortillas all at once, I like to wrap them in foil and place them in a 375F oven while I’m getting everything ready. It’s also easy to warm tortillas individually in the microwave (just put one on a plate) by heating it for 10-15 seconds.

Shredded iceberg lettuce Tomatoes Your favorite salsa (mango salsa is one of my new favorites!) Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Tex-Mex or Mexican cheese blend Red onions or scallions Avocado Fresh lime juice Chopped cilantro

Cafe Rio {Copycat} Cilantro Ranch Dressing

5 mins

Pico de Gallo

10 mins

Pineapple Salsa

15 mins

5 Minute Mango Salsa

5 mins

Leftover Shrimp: Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Storing Flour Tortillas: You can keep any leftover tortillas in a Ziploc bag for 2-3 days.