Are you looking for the perfect summer meal?
If you need something easy and delicious that will remind you of the beach, shrimp tacos are the way to go!
Shrimp tacos are perfect for the whole family and can be easily customized based on each person’s taste preferences. With a plethora of recipes to choose from, you can’t go wrong with shrimp tacos!
Here are three shrimp taco recipes for you to try this summer!
- Baja Shrimp Tacos
If you need a quick shrimp taco recipe that can be made in about five minutes, this recipe is for you! Keep in mind, this recipe can be a little spicy.
You’ll need:
- Precooked peeled and deveined shrimp
- Tortillas
- Olive oil
- Shredded red cabbage
- Cheese
- Lime
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- A combination of salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and mixed garlic, depending on your personal preferences.
Sauté the shrimp in the olive oil and shrimp taco seasoning. Make sure you cook each shrimp for two to three minutes on each side. Squeeze the lime over the shrimp once it’s finished sautéing.
Place the shrimp into your tortillas and add the shredded red cabbage, jalapeños, cheese, and cilantro.
- Simple Shrimp Tacos
Having a taco bar at a gathering is a great way to celebrate summer. These simple shrimp tacos will allow everyone to create a meal they’ll enjoy without it getting too complicated!
You’ll need:
- Precooked peeled and deveined shrimp
- Tortillas
- Olive oil
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Lime
- Cilantro
- A blend of spices containing garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
Cook your thawed shrimp in a skillet with olive oil and your blend of spices. Use medium-high heat and flip them until they are no longer pink. This should take about five minutes.
Assemble your tacos by placing the shrimp into your tortillas and adding any combination of the vegetables and condiments listed above.
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos
A flavorful and healthy meal, blackened shrimp tacos have a bold taste that will stand out even when covered in your taco toppings!
You’ll need:
- Precooked peeled and deveined shrimp
- Tortillas
- Olive oil
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Red onions
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Cilantro
- A blackening mixture made up of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
Place your shrimp in a bowl with the blackening mixture and olive oil. Toss them until they’re all coated and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cook your shrimp with olive oil and the blackening mixture in a pan over medium-high heat until the shrimp is cooked through.
Place the shrimp in your tortillas and add the toppings you prefer!
Shrimp Taco Recipes You’ll Want to Try!
Having a shrimp taco for dinner is the perfect way to spend a summer evening! Now that you have a few recipes to choose from, you’re all set!
Be sure to check back regularly for more recipes!
These seem so simple and fast and easy to do! I really like the idea of using deveined shrimp,which is pretty good job to have to do!
Awesome recipes! My favorite is Simple Shrimp Taco.