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Colorful shrimp tacos on a white plate with vibrant red and green salsa toppings, garnished with fresh cilantro, lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, styled with a rustic napkin and lime slices in the background.

Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Salsa

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A quick, flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring succulent shrimp, vibrant salsa, and fresh toppings wrapped in warm tortillas.

  • 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 cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Optional: sour cream or crema

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, topping with diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado slices.
  5. Optional: add a dollop of sour cream or crema on top.
  6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate shrimp with lime juice and spices for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute shrimp with fish or grilled chicken for variety.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg