Tangy Lemon Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These Tangy Lemon Shrimp Tacos are a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering. The combination of succulent shrimp, zesty lemon, and fresh toppings creates a delightful flavor profile that pairs well with warm tortillas.

This Tacos Recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or spicy salsa to enhance the taste.

Easy Tangy Lemon Shrimp Tacos

This recipe features shrimp marinated in a tangy lemon dressing, quickly sautéed, and served in soft tortillas. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of shrimp on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.