Quick Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Quick Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 ounce, fluid Tequila Or Water (To Deglaze Pan); 2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined & Tails Removed; 12 whole Corn Tortillas; Optional Toppings: Pico De Gallo, Guacamole, Hot Sauce, Etc

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 ounce, fluid Tequila Or Water (To Deglaze Pan)
2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined & Tails Removed
12 whole Corn Tortillas
Optional Toppings: Pico De Gallo, Guacamole, Hot Sauce, Etc

1
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add oil and onion.
2
Saute until onion starts to caramelize.
3
Add garlic and red bell pepper.
4
Stir well.
5
Add all seasonings and stir.
6
Cook until seasoning becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Add tequila or water and stir to deglaze the pan.
8
Add shrimp and cook just for a few minutes until shrimp turn pink.
9
Shrimp are done when pink.
10
Serve in corn tortillas with desired toppings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced, and more.

Yes, Quick Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Shrimp Tacos

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