Description
Enjoy these quick and flavorful zesty shrimp tacos, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with cooked shrimp.
- Top with cilantro, cotija cheese, and your favorite optional toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra zest, add a squeeze of lime juice directly onto the shrimp before cooking.
- Adjust chili powder for desired spice level.
- Use flour tortillas if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, zesty shrimp, quick dinner, easy recipe, Mexican food, seafood