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Quick Garlic Shrimp Tacos

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A fast and flavorful shrimp taco recipe ready in just 20 minutes, featuring a garlicky butter sauce and fresh toppings for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Fresh lime juice from 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cabbage or lettuce, chopped fresh cilantro, avocado slices or guacamole, crumbled queso fresco or feta, sour cream or quick lime crema (sour cream mixed with lime juice and…

Instructions

  1. Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add minced garlic, olive oil, melted butter, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the shrimp. Toss gently until all shrimp are coated evenly. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
  3. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas one at a time, cooking for about 30 seconds each side until they develop slight brown spots and become pliable. Keep warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
  4. Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook—shrimp get rubbery fast. The garlic should be fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Place 3-4 shrimp on each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, avocado slices, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice or crema as desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy fresh while shrimp are juicy and tortillas warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming shrimp. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Warm tortillas just until pliable with light char spots. Prep toppings ahead to save time. Leftover shrimp can be chopped for salads or breakfast tacos. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and skip cheese or sour cream.

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