Key West shrimp tacos are quick and easy to make. Shrimp are cooked with taco seasoning and lime, then served in warm tortillas with lettuce, onion, tomato, and fresh cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime. A solid choice for lunch or dinner.
1 ½poundslarge shrimp,16-20 per pound peeled and deveined
2tablespoonstaco seasoning,homemade or in a packet
2tablespoonsolive oil
juice of ½ of a standard lime or two key limes
6-8medium tortillas,wheat, corn, or gluten-free, warmed
2cupsthinly sliced iceberg lettuce or cabbage
½cupthinly sliced red onions
1cuppico de gallo or chopped tomatoes
½cupfresh cilantro leaves
lime wedges for serving
Homemade Taco Seasoning (or get one packet at the grocery store)
1tablespoonchili powder
1 ½teaspoonscumin
½teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonground oregano
¼teaspooncayenne pepper(this gives it a little heat)
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the spices to make taco seasoning or measure two tablespoons from the seasoning packet.
Season shrimp with the taco seasoning.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes, then flip.
Squeeze a little lime juice over the shrimp and cook for another minute or so until the shrimp is white and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 15–30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
Serve shrimp in tortillas with chopped greens, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Taco Seasoning: use your favorite taco spice packet from the grocery store. Taco Toppings
Gluten-Free DietIf you follow a gluten free diet, get Siete almond flour tortillas in your grocer's freezer. The purple bag tastes the best--we've had all of them. They are thinner than traditional tortillas and taste great! Spray a skillet with avocado oil and warm them for a minute before using.