Shrimp Tacos

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 8 tacos
Test Kitchen Approved
With a hot skillet, some corn tortillas and your favorite taco toppings, spicy shrimp tacos will be on the table in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), toasted
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Optional: Lime wedges, salsa, sliced avocado, sliced red onion and jalapeno sauce, optional

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Season shrimp with spice mixture.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in hot skillet; cook 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are lightly browned on the bottom; flip. Cook another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp start to curl.
  3. Divide shrimp amongst tortillas; top with cabbage, cilantro, and other toppings, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 242 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.

Queue these shrimp tacos up for your next taco night. Our recipe tosses shrimp with six spices before cooking and tops the tacos with shredded cabbage, cilantro and more for maximum flavor in each bite. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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