Tacos de Camaron (Shrimp Tacos) – Take a bite, and it’ll be hard to stop at just one.
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This has to be one of my favorite recipes ever!
So fresh and so flavorful.
Ready in under 30 minutes for a lightning fast weeknight meal.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- Shrimp – Large size shrimp is what you see in the picture. Or use jumbo shrimp.
- Onion and Garlic – or use 1 tablespoon onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder.
- Oregano is citrusy and robust in flavor.
- Paprika is smokey and mildly sweet.
- Cumin is earthy and warm.
- Chile de Arbol is spicy. Omit if you are not into spicy food. Or use chili powder.
- Olive Oil or swap out for vegetable oil.
- Salt and Black Pepper
For a little more heat, add 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili.
You’ll also need corn tortillas to assemble the tacos.
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Coat the shrimp with the spices in a small bowl.
- Toss to cover completely.
You can also use medium shrimp, but larger is better. That way you bite into a juicy shrimp.
Save yourself the trouble of having to devein the shrimp. They cost more, but isn’t your time worth it? YES!
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the shrimp.
- Cook for 1 minute and add the garlic and onion.
The beauty of shrimp is that they cook in just a few minutes.
Don’t confuse these with Tacos Gobernador. They consist of cheesy shrimp tacos with roasted poblano peppers and require more time cooking.
- Once cooked, top with chopped cilantro.
- Warm up the tortillas.
- Add some shrimp to a warm corn tortilla to make your seafood tacos.
Tacos are typically made with corn tortillas, but you can also make them with flour tortillas.
Next time you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday or need to make dinner fast, remember this recipe.
What to Serve With Tacos
Tacos de Camarón is the quickest (and easiest!) weeknight dinner.
Serve with lime, your favorite salsa, or creamy guacamole. So good! Provecho!
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Tacos de Camaron
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp deveined and tails removed
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ teaspoon chile de arbol
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- chopped cilantro (topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, add all the spices to the shrimp.
- Toss and coat well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the onion and garlic.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook for 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, heat up a griddle for the tortillas.
- Warm the tortillas. 1-2 minutes on each side.
- To the center of the tortilla, add some shrimp, using your best judgement.
- Top with chopped cilantro and enjoy!
Lavanda Michelle
Those look tasty, I know a lot of people who would enjoy this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Maggie Unzueta
I think so too. Thank you!
Catalina
These shrimp tacos look amazing and they would be perfect for dinner tonight!
Maggie Unzueta
Yes they would. Hope you give them a try!
Richelle Milar
Can’t wait to try this! It looks absolutely delicious and it’s easy to do that what is makes it so perfect!
Maggie Unzueta
Yes! Delicious and easy are the best combo in this recipe. You’ll love these Tacos de Camaron.
Monica Simpson
Shrimp tacos are my favorite. I’ve never made them myself. I will have to give these a try!
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you do. You won’t be disappointed.
Beautiful Touches
These shrimp tacos look so simple, cute and tasty! I’d love to give them a try!
Maggie Unzueta
So good. Yes, and very simple to make.
Terri Steffes
This is what I’d like for dinner tonight! I think it will have to wait until next week, but this is surely a keeper!
Maggie Unzueta
Indeed! Thank you.
IceCreamnStickyFingers
Yum. We love shrimp but I’ve never considered making shrimp tacos. I’ll have to give these a try.
Maggie U
Yes, very yummy. 🙂 Hope you make this recipe soon.
Shelley King
Hello Taco Tuesday these tacos are coming for ya! I love shrimp and this looks perfect!
Maggie Unzueta
Glad you like these Shrimp Tacos! They’re a delicious and easy option for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week.
Tasheena
My family loves tacos, looking forward to making this recipe for them.
Maggie U
Thank you! Hope you and your family like it
Lisa Charleston
I’m not a taco person, yes, I said it! However, these shrimp tacos would be a great recipe to try out for me.
Maggie U
That’s so awesome! Happy to hear that I hope you like it.
Tara Pittman
I love shrimp. I am drooling over these tacos and need to make them.
Maggie Unzueta
Me too! They’re very appetizing.
Hannah Bures
What a fun recipe that offers such a good blast of flavor! My family loves this one!
Maggie U
Thanks for your comment.
MELANIE E
These shrimp tacos sound like they are full of flavour. They would make a lovely meal to enjoy with friends when they visit.
Maggie U
So glad you liked this recipe!
Amber Myers
My kids would love these. They are all about shrimp and want it often!
Maggie Unzueta
My son LOVES this recipe. Hope your kids love it too.
Renee
This looks amazing. I want to try this but I have to make a grocery run first. Shrimp isn’t something I keep stocked in the kitchen.
Maggie Unzueta
You’re going to love this recipe.
Michele
These tacos were awesome! Will be making again.
Maggie Unzueta
Yes! This recipe is a keeper.
Jill
These shrimp tacos had great flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
Maggie Unzueta
Happy to hear that you enjoyed the tacos. 🙂
kathleen
These shrimp tacos are popping with so much flavor. Love how easy they are to make and that they don’t need a bunch of toppings.
Maggie Unzueta
That’s the beauty of this recipe. It’s easy!
Janessa
So simple yet delicious! We’ll be making these again.
Maggie Unzueta
Yay! Glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Alina
Fresh and flavourful party appetizer!
Maggie Unzueta
Your party guests will love this recipe.