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Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Delicious Weeknight Meal!
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Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Delicious Weeknight Meal!
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Quick & Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe: Delicious Weeknight Meal!

Whip up these amazing shrimp tacos in no time! Featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp, fresh pico de gallo, creamy avocado, and a spicy sriracha mayo, all nestled in warm tortillas. This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that everyone will love.
#Shrimp Tacos
#Easy Recipe
#Quick Meal
#Seafood
#Pico de Gallo
#Weeknight Dinner
#Spicy
Cooked Shrimp in Pan
Cooked Shrimp in Pan

Recipe Information

12m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
17m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Mexican-Inspired
Swedish
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Fresh Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

  • Frozen Shrimp
    (thawed and peeled)

    200 grams
  • Avocado
    (sliced)

    1 medium
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  • Small Tortillas

    4 sheets
  • Sriracha Mayo

    to taste tablespoons
  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Lemon Pepper

    1 teaspoon
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  • Cumin

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt and Black Pepper

    to taste pinch
  • Cocktail Tomatoes
    (diced)

    2 units
  • Red Onion
    (finely diced)

    1 small
  • Red Chili
    (finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat))

    1 unit
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  • Lime
    (freshly squeezed)

    1 juice of
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (chopped)

    1 bunch
Servings: 2
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Assembling the Taco
Assembling the Taco

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a bowl, combine the thawed shrimp with garlic powder, paprika powder, lemon pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
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    In a bowl, combine the thawed shrimp with garlic powder, paprika powder, lemon pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
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    Ensure shrimp are thoroughly thawed and patted dry for better seasoning adherence.
  • 2

    Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
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    Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
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    A hot pan ensures a good sear without boiling the shrimp.
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  • 3

    While shrimp cooks, dice the cocktail tomatoes, finely chop the small red onion, and mince the red chili. In a separate bowl, combine these ingredients with the juice of one lime and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix well.
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    While shrimp cooks, dice the cocktail tomatoes, finely chop the small red onion, and mince the red chili. In a separate bowl, combine these ingredients with the juice of one lime and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix well.
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    For a milder pico, remove seeds from the chili. Adjust lime juice to your preference.
  • 4

    Warm your small tortillas. Slice the avocado. Build your tacos by placing avocado slices on a tortilla, then add the cooked shrimp, a generous spoon of pico de gallo, and finally, drizzle with sriracha mayo. Serve immediately.
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    Warm your small tortillas. Slice the avocado. Build your tacos by placing avocado slices on a tortilla, then add the cooked shrimp, a generous spoon of pico de gallo, and finally, drizzle with sriracha mayo. Serve immediately.
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    Warm tortillas are more pliable and taste better. A squeeze of fresh lime juice can brighten the flavors.
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