Shrimp tacos are one of my favorites to whip up! A shrimp taco that is topped with a homemade slaw. If you are looking for a seafood recipe, try this shrimp taco recipe.
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Shrimp Tacos
Grab some raw shrimp, taco shells, and seasonings and whip up these tacos for the whole family.
How To Make
Step 1: Start by making your slaw. You will whip it up and then set it aside. It is good to allow this set for a bit, then you could allow it to blend flavor.
Step 2: Next you will want to season your shrimp. Toss your shrimp in the season and then cook up on the stovetop until your shrimp is fully cooked.
Step 3: Once shrimp is cooked fully, assemble tacos and serve.
Can I Double This Recipe
Need to make a larger batch of shrimp tacos? Go ahead and double the recipe and then cook in batches or reach for a larger skillet. Then just serve up and enjoy.
This is a fantastic seafood recipe to make for serving a crowd. I have done this a handful of times and it is always a hit.
Just set up some of your favorite topping options to create a taco bar and let people pile up their tacos how they choose.
Can I Use Pre-Cooked Shrimp
If you use pre-cooked shrimp to make tacos, you won’t want to reheat the shrimp. You would want to eat the tacos cold.
The reason being is the shrimp would over-cook when you went to reheat. Leaving you with rubbery textured shrimp.
If you go to reheat cooked shrimp it will instantly begin overcooking it. I think these would taste fine if you ate them cold.
Feel free to even use flour tortillas in replace of corn taco shells if you want.
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Shrimp Tacos
A Seafood Twist on a Classic these Shrimp Tacos are the perfect mix of spicy and savory. Use Crunchy Tacos or Soft Tacos and Serve with Chips and Guacamole.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Small, Peeled, Deveined, Tail-Off Shrimp, Thawed
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 16 oz. Bag of Tri-Color Cole Slaw Salad Mix
- 3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 1/8 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Package of Stand and Stuff Tacos
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the Slaw Mix, Mayonnaise, Sugar, Lime Juice, 1/4 tsp. Salt, Cayenne Pepper, and Cilantro.
- Mix all of the slaw ingredients together until well coated and set aside.
- Place your thawed and drained shrimp in a Large Bowl and sprinkle with Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Cumin, 1/2 tsp. Salt & 1/2 tsp. Pepper.
- Toss everything together until the shrimp is well seasoned.
- In a large skillet heat the Olive Oil over medium-high heat.
- Add Shrimp to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked (Should be a nice pink color with an internal temperature of 145°).
- While your Shrimp is cooking, heat your taco shells in the oven according to package directions.
- Fill your Taco Shells with the cooked shrimp and top with the Cole Slaw mixture before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1414mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 19g
