Spicy Shrimp Tacos

shrimp tacos with corn tortillas, avocado, and mango salsa

These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are seasoned with a homemade spice blend and served with warm tortillas topped with mango, pineapples, and cilantro. Drizzle them with chipotle ranch and fresh lime juice.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings tacos

Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

10 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound raw shrimp Peeled and deveined.
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Optional for flavor
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to suit taste.
1 teaspoon olive oil
tortillas I use street taco corn tortillas.

Instructions

Drizzle the optional fresh lime juice over the raw shrimp.
Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the spices over the shrimp. Ensure the shrimp is fully coated, but don't over-season it. The amount of taco seasoning you use will vary based on the size of the shrimp you are using.
(This is why I recommend combining the spices first and then use your judgment of how much you will need for your shrimp.)
Heat a skillet on medium heat with olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook, flipping to cook each side, for 3-5 minutes or until it is pink and opaque.
Serve the shrimp on tortillas with optional toppings.

Air Fryer Instructions

Air fry the shrimp at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until it is pink and opaque.

Notes

Raw and frozen shrimp are translucent gray. When it’s cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is fully cooked.
When shrimp cooks, the muscle contracts, so the shrimp shrinks and curls. I find that it’s perfectly cooked when it has a C shape. I remove the shrimp from heat immediately when it reaches this shape. Often, if it reaches an O shape, and completely curls in, it will taste overcooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 2g

Keyword healthy shrimp tacos, shrimp street tacos, shrimp taco seasoning, spicy shrimp tacos

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