Shrimp Tacos
These easy-to-make delicious shrimp tacos are loaded with flavor. Quick and easy shrimp tacos are a go-to meal on those glorious long days when all you want to do is relax with a refreshing drink and the perfect taco.
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chile powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- ¼ tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup canola oil, + 1 tbsp for cooking
- 12 corn tortillas
- Toppings (see Note)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Peel, devein, and wash each shrimp and set them aside in a bowl
- In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup oil & lime juice, with the brown sugar and seasonings.
- Pat dry shrimp and add to bowl with brown sugar marinade. Cover and let marinate 15 minutes.
- Add oil to a skillet on medium-high heat.(I use a cast iron pan). Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the pan, and cook the shrimp about 3 minutes on each side.
- Warm up tortillas on a comal. Place taco slaw on the tortilla, add shrimp, and top with your favorite topping or salsa. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mexican Taco Slaw or finely shredded cabbage
- Optional Toppings: Avocado slices, cotija cheese
- Pico de Gallo, diced red onions, Chipotle-Lime Crema
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