Shrimp Tacos Platter
Savory shrimp seasoned with spices, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings and optional sauces, making a vibrant and delicious dish ideal for casual meals or gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking shrimp and warming tortillas
- 1 mixing bowl for seasoning shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lime optional for juice
- 8 to 12 small tortillas corn or flour
- 1 to 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 to 2 tomatoes diced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- fresh cilantro leaves
- lime wedges for serving
- sour cream or crema optional
- salsa or pico de gallo optional
- hot sauce optional
- cotija or feta cheese optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and optionally squeeze lime juice over shrimp.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, on the grill, or in the oven until soft and slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos by placing lettuce or cabbage on each tortilla, then add shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce as desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder or add cayenne to change spice level.
- Marinate shrimp briefly in lime juice and garlic for zest.
- Corn tortillas offer authentic flavor, flour tortillas are softer.
- Serve with rice, beans, or salad for a full meal.