Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Spicy shrimp served in corn tortillas with salsa.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Shrimp
Tacos
Salsa
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Shrimp
In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the marinade.
- 2
Chill the Shrimp
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink.
- 4
Finish Cooking
Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and opaque. Remove from heat.
Salsa Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Salsa
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Assembling Tacos
- 6
Warm Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over low heat or microwave them for a few seconds until pliable.
- 7
Assemble Tacos
To assemble each taco, place a few shrimp in the center of a tortilla, top with a generous spoonful of salsa, and fold the tortilla over.
