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A vibrant plate of shrimp tacos with golden-brown grilled shrimp nestled in soft corn tortillas, topped with colorful diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lime crema. The tacos are arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a side of lime wedges and shredded lettuce, with a blurred background highlighting a lively, summery meal setting.

Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Toppings

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These easy shrimp tacos are loaded with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, perfect for quick dinners or summer parties.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sour cream or lime crema for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Toss shrimp with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  2. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, then topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  5. Serve immediately with optional sour cream or lime crema.

Notes

You can customize toppings with sliced avocados, shredded cheese, or hot sauce for extra flavor. For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas entirely.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg