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Shrimp Tacos – Sauce

These shrimp tacos with sauce are bold, flavorful, and come together in minutes. Juicy spiced shrimp, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas make the perfect weeknight dinner or party dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Additional olive oil for cooking
For Assembly and Serving:
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • Shredded green or purple cabbage optional
  • Chopped onion optional
  • Diced avocado optional
  • Pico de gallo or salsa optional
  • Chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Crumbled queso fresco optional
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rest 5–10 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  4. Cook shrimp in a single layer, 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, 30 seconds per side, until pliable.
  6. Divide shrimp among tortillas. Add toppings as desired.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/shrimp-tacos-sauce/

Notes

  • For extra flavor, drizzle with a creamy chipotle sauce or garlic-lime crema.
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and stay juicier if removed as soon as they turn opaque.
  • Great for taco bars—set out toppings and let everyone build their own.