15 Minute Shrimp Tacos

This Easy Shrimp Tacos recipe is a quick and simple dinner that the whole family will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 342kcal

1 lb. fresh or defrosted frozen shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 tbsp olive oil plus 2 teaspoons extra for frying
1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
Or, make your own taco seasoning by combining: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp smoked paprika and sea salt flakes, to taste.

Dry shrimp and place in a mixing bowl.
Add spices and oil and mix until well coated.
Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are cooked through.
Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
Make the sriracha mayo by adding all ingredients to mixing bowl and stirring until combined
Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded lettuce and cabbage, cooked shrimp, desired toppings and the sriracha mayo.

Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
Dry the shrimp and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the olive oil and taco seasoning to the shrimp and mix until well coated.
Cook for 5-8 mins, turning shrimp halfway through. Since air fryer temperatures can vary, start with less time and then add more as needed.
Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
Assemble tortillas with cabbage, cooked shrimp, and desired toppings and sriracha mayo.

Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium.
Oil the grill plate (make sure to use an oil approved for your dietary considerations).
Place shrimp on a griddle on the hot barbecue or grill.
Cook for 2-3 mins on each side until they are cooked through.
Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
Assemble tacos by adding cabbage, cooked shrimp, desired toppings, and sriracha mayo to the tortillas.

Drying the shrimp before cooking helps remove excess water and improve the texture.
Buying shrimp that’s already been peeled and deveined will save you lots of prep time in the kitchen.
Make sure frozen shrimp is fully thawed before cooking to avoid uneven cook rates as well as having excess water in the pan which will boil the shrimp instead of frying.
Avoid crowding the skillet as that contributes to the shrimp getting “boiled” and not fried. Cook in two batches if necessary.
It's important to not overcook shrimp. Once it has turned opaque, the shrimp is done.

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of these shrimp tacos.