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Colorful shrimp tacos plated on a vibrant ceramic plate featuring golden cooked shrimp, fresh green lettuce, diced tomatoes, and drizzled with creamy sauce, set against a rustic wooden background with a lime wedge for garnish

Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos for Weeknights

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Juicy shrimp seasoned and cooked quickly, served in warm tortillas with fresh vegetables and a tangy sauce for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Drizzle with sour cream or yogurt.

Notes

  • You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or fish for variety.
  • Serve with additional lime or hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg
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