Easy Shrimp Tacos
These 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.
Ingredients
- 1 pounddeveined and peeled medium shrimp
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- ½ teaspoongarlic powder
- ½ teaspoononion powder
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonground cumin
- ½ teaspoonchili powder
- ½ teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoonground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 8 mediumflour tortillas
Directions
- 1
Before starting, prepare your toppings and make sure the shrimp is fully thawed (if frozen), peeled, and deveined.
- 2
Combine ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Add 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the spices to a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Stir the shrimp around for a minute or so until they are evenly coated in the spices before cooking until they are pink and opaque, flipping/stirring them occasionally, about 5-6 minutes total.
- 5
Serve immediately with 8-10 medium flour tortillas and your desired taco toppings.