Description
Delicious shrimp tacos with fresh ingredients and a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes and red onion into the skillet, stirring to combine. Allow everything to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat once everything is heated through.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave, keeping them covered to retain heat.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the warmed tortillas and garnish with additional cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg