Finding recipes that are trouble-free and delicious for dinner during the week is my go to. These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner solution and do not disappoint in the flavor category. The best part is they are quick and simple to make. The shrimp tacos are topped with a mango pico de gallo including mango, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh lime juice.
What You’ll Need for this Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe
- 1/2 – 1 lb. of fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tail off)
- 6-10 taco shells
- Shredded lettuce
- Cumin
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Olive oil
- Mango Pico de Gallo
- 1 Mango
- 1 Tomato
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Lime
How to Make These Easy Shrimp Tacos
To make these easy shrimp tacos start by unthawing the shrimp if you are using frozen shrimp. This can be done by placing them into a bowl of hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Be sure that the shrimp are peeled, deveined, and the tails are off. Once the shrimp are unthawed, place a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp to the pan. Use a little bit of olive oil to coat the shrimp and pan (about 1 tbsp.). Next, season the shrimp with 1-2 tbsp. of cumin, 1-2 tbsp. of garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. of pepper. Allow the shrimp to fully cook and then remove from heat.
Now that the shrimp are cooked you can prepare the mango pico de gallo, if you haven’t already. For details on how to make the mango pico de gallo follow the recipe here. Lightly heat up the tortilla shells if you desire and then assemble the tacos with some lettuce, shrimp, and topped with mango pico de gallo.
Helpful Tips for Making Shrimp Tacos
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp to make these easy shrimp tacos. Frozen shrimp can be a great option to have the shrimp on hand and easily be able to throw this dinner recipe together.
- The mango pico can be prepared in advance for an even quicker dinner.
- This recipe can also easily be prepared for meal prep or some lunches throughout the week.
- Not in the mood for tacos or don’t have taco shells? Add this recipe on top of some rice for a tasty mango shrimp rice bowl!
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Easy Shrimp Taco Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 – 1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp
- 6 – 10 tortilla shells
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Mango Pico de Gallo
- 1 mango
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Start by unthawing the shrimp if you are using frozen shrimp. This can be done by placing them into a bowl of hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Be sure that the shrimp are peeled, deveined, and the tails are off.
- Once the shrimp are unthawed, place a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp to the pan. Use about 1 tbsp. of olive oil to coat the shrimp and pan.
- Next, season the shrimp with 1-2 tbsp. of cumin, 1-2 tbsp. of garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. of pepper. Allow the shrimp to fully cook and then remove from heat.
- Next, make the mango pico. For details on how to make the mango pico de gallo follow the recipe here.
- Lightly heat up the tortilla shells if desired. Then assemble the shrimp tacos with lettuce, shrimp, and mango pico de gallo.
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