Tacos de Camarón (Shrimp Tacos)

Three Tacos de Camaron topped with sliced jalapeños are arranged on a wooden board with a lime wedge. Sauces and extra lime slices are visible in small bowls in the background.

5 from 65 votes

Juicy, seasoned shrimp are cooked with onion and garlic, then tucked into warm corn tortillas for these easy and flavorful Tacos de Camarón. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 336kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

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!

Notes

For a little more heat, add ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili.

Store shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge.

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