These easy-to-make delicious shrimp tacos are loaded with flavor. Quick and easy shrimp tacos are a go-to meal on those glorious long days when all you want to do is relax with a refreshing drink and the perfect taco.
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Traditional Homestyle Mexican Recipes
Tacos de camarones (Shrimp Tacos) originated in Baja California in Mexico. Grilled, sauteed, or fried shrimp are used, usually with the same accompaniments as fish tacos: cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, and crumbled cotija, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla.
For This Recipe You Will Need:
How To Make Shrimp Tacos
Place taco slaw on the tortilla, add shrimp, and top with your favorite topping or salsa. Enjoy!
Toppings and Fillings for Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Tacos
Traditional Homestyle Mexican Recipes
Tacos de camarones (Shrimp Tacos) originated in Baja California in Mexico. Grilled, sauteed, or fried shrimp are used, usually with the same accompaniments as fish tacos: cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, and crumbled cotija, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla.
For This Recipe You Will Need:
Shrimp
- Shrimp - Large peeled and deveined
- Brown sugar
- Spices - Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
- Lime juice
- Optional: Cilantro, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil
- Tortillas: Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Filling
- Shredded red or green cabbage or Taco slaw
- Iceberg lettuce can be used instead of cabbage
How To Make Shrimp Tacos
- Prep the shrimp: Peel, devein, and wash each shrimp and set them aside in a bowl.
- In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup oil & lime juice, and cilantro (optional), with the brown sugar and seasonings.
- Pat dry shrimp and add to bowl with brown sugar marinade. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Add oil to a skillet on medium-high heat. (I use a cast iron pan). Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the pan, and cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side, add cilantro.
Warm up corn or flour tortillas on a comal or cast iron skillet.
- Mexican Taco Slaw
- Cilantro-Lime Crema
- Pico de Gallo
- Chipotle Lime Crema
- Habanero Cream Sauce
- Pineapple Pico de Gallo
Storing Leftover Shrimp
- Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Leftover shrimp can be used for rice bowls.
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