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July 20, 2020

Mexican Shrimp Tacos

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These tacos are on repeat at my house! They are so fast to make and are basically a one-pan meal, which you know, is high on my list of priorities for a weeknight meal.

SHRIMP STREET TACOS in a corn shell on a plate with a side of lime

Let’s talk shrimp! My favorite frozen shrimp are from Trader Joe’s, Red Argentinian, they’re so soft and have a really good flavor.

Now for tacos, I like to cut up my shrimp because I feel like you get a lot more shrimp per bite. Yes, I like a lot of shrimp! The recipe below is just to get you started, feel free to add other spices as you like. I went with traditional flavors like cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Oh and if you like spicey add in some heat with a pinch of grounded pepper flake!


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SHRIMP STREET TACOS in a corn tortilla with a side of lime

Mexican Shrimp Street Tacos

  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos 1x
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Ingredients

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  • 1  lb large uncooked shrimp – deveined, peeled and each shrimp cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 or 2 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • pinch of ground coriander (optional)
  • salt/pepper to your taste
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime – cut in half
  • 1 lime – cut into wedges for serving
  • 1/2 of a red onion – chopped for topping
  • 1 ripe tomato – chopped for topping
  • 6 small corn tortillas
  • olive oil
  • Salsa or spicy ranch – optional

Instructions

  1. In a deep skillet heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat, once hot add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes then add the shrimp and sprinkle with onion powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes. Once finished cooking squeeze half a lime over the shrimp.
  2. Prepare the avocado. Slice open and scoop out the inside, place in a bowl, squeeze in the other half of lime juice and sprinkle with salt, pepper. Using a fork mash up the avocado to a chunky/smooth consistency.
  3. Heat tortillas in a skillet or oven (you could also place tortillas between damp paper towels and warm in the microwave for a few seconds). 
  4. Assemble. Spread out the smashed avocado on each tortilla shell, then pile on the shrimp and add your toppings, red onion, tomato, salsa, and/or ranch. Serve with lime wedges.

Keywords: Mexican Shrimp Street Tacos

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Filed Under: Dinner, Main Course, Mexican, Party Favor, Seafood Tagged With: guacamole, onion, ranch, seafood, Shrimp, tomatoes

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