Shrimp Tacos
These shrimp tacos were loaded with flavor and only took 20 minutes to make! The shrimp cooked in under 5 minutes, and the toppings were super easy to prepare.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp medium-sized, peeled, and deveined
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro optional
- warm tortillas flour or corn
Toppings
- Guacamole
- 2 red bell peppers sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- hot sauce
- limes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon of oil, spices, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, add the remaining oil and let it heat over medium-high heat. Add the red bell peppers and cook for 6-7 minutes or until softened. Season with salt and then remove them from the skillet.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the same skillet you cooked the peppers in, and add more oil if needed. Stir in the chipotle sauce and lime juice. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they're no longer translucent.
- Check for seasoning, stir in the cilantro, and remove it from the heat.
- Serve over warm tortillas with guacamole, cotija cheese, shredded cabbage, red bell peppers, hot sauce, and lime. Or the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
The nutritional value does not include the tortillas or toppings, only the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1392IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg