Best Easy And Quick Shrimp Tacos Recipes

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QUICK SHRIMP TACOS! (FAST & EASY DINNER)



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These easy shrimp tacos are a fast dinner recipe for weeknights or entertaining. They taste stunning drizzled in a creamy cilantro sauce!

Provided by Sonja

Categories     Main Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 recipe Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce
2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
1/4 small red onion
1 garlic clove
1 pound large shrimp, thawed and deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (purchased or homemade)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 limes, cut into wedges, divided
8 tortillas
Cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the Creamy Shrimp Taco Sauce.
  • Thinly slice the green cabbage. Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a bowl with cold water (this removes a bit of the strong onion flavor); drain before serving.
  • Mince the garlic. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning, cumin, salt, and garlic.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Spritz with juice of the two lime wedges.
  • If desired, char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. (See How to Warm Tortillas.)
  • To serve, place the cabbage and red onion in a tortilla, then top with shrimp. Squeeze with the juice of 2 lime wedges, then top with the taco sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 taco, Calories 193 calories, Sugar 1.9 g, Sodium 596.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.3 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP TACOS



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These homemade shrimp tacos will make you think you're on vacation with every bite. Not familiar with how to make shrimp tacos? Cook shrimp with lime juice and Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix for a fresh and spicy taste before piling on your favorite toppings like avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce. Give taco night a flavor change up with Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos.

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Tacos     Fajitas

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium (41 to 50 ct) shrimp, tail shells removed
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix (from 1-oz package)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (10 count) Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ Taco Shells, heated as directed on package
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce (from 9-oz bottle)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix shrimp, taco seasoning mix and lime juice; stir to coat.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, fill taco shells with shrimp, and top with salsa verde sauce, avocado, tomato, red onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

EASY AND QUICK SHRIMP TACOS



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These shrimp tacos are flavorful, easy, and quick. You can use any spice or topping combinations you have on hand. The choice of toppings and spices are endless.

Provided by Marci P.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons carrot matchsticks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (6 inch) corn tortillas
½ cup shredded cabbage
½ cup Caesar salad dressing (such as Cardini's Red Jalapeno Caesar Dressing®)

Steps:

  • Combine onion, carrots, and cilantro in a bowl.
  • Mix chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Coat shrimp in the mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook until pink, about 2 minutes more.
  • Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave until warm, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Divide shrimp between tortillas. Top with cabbage, onion mixture, and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1423.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY SHRIMP TACOS



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Easy Shrimp Tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings.

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium shrimp ((thawed & peeled))
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
8-10 medium flour tortillas
Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, etc.

Steps:

  • Prep your shrimp. If frozen, run them under cool water until thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.
  • Meanwhile, prep your toppings.
  • Add the shrimp to a skillet along with the olive oil and spices. Cook over medium-high heat until the shrimp are no longer pink, flipping/stirring them occasionally (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Assemble tacos as desired and serve immediately.

EASY SHRIMP TACOS



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I love preparing these easy-to-make shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and this was the very first recipe that I conquered with them. Mix and match your favorite toppings-salsa and avocado would be perfect additions. -Deborah Jamison, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt , divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium green pepper, chopped
4 fresh green chilies, such as Hatch or Anaheim, seed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups torn lettuce
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, cumin and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve in tortillas with lettuce, yogurt sauce and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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