Easy Shrimp Tacos

4.77 from 13 votes

These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time7

Total Time22

Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: 20 minute, bang bang shrimp tacos, easy shrimp recipe, Easy Shrimp Tacos, shrimp seasoning, shrimp taco seasoning, shrimp tacos recipe, simple shrimp tacos, tacos

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
8-10 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

Before starting, prepare your toppings and make sure the shrimp is fully thawed (if frozen), peeled, and deveined.
Combine ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl.
Add 1 pound deveined and peeled medium shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the spices to a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir the shrimp around for a minute or so until they are evenly coated in the spices before cooking until they are pink and opaque, flipping/stirring them occasionally, about 5-6 minutes total.
Serve immediately with 8-10 medium flour tortillas and your desired taco toppings.

Video

Notes

Suggested serving size: 2 tacos per serving

Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 15-20 second intervals in the microwave, or for about a minute over medium heat in a skillet.

You can keep any leftover tortillas in an airtight container or bag for 2-3 days.

Make extra seasoning and store it in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Originally posted April 8, 2019

Updated January 6, 2023

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