Jul 17 2026
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Tacos (shrimp Or Beef) Recipe

Inspired by Baltimore Seafood
Time40m
Serves4

Make Tacos (shrimp Or Beef) Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Filling

Beef Filling

Taco Assembly

Method

Prepare Shrimp Filling

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well coated.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare Beef Filling

  1. 3

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6–8 minutes.

  4. 6

    Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then set aside.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

  2. 8

    Fill each tortilla with either shrimp or beef filling.

  3. 9

    Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add hot sauce if desired.

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