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5 from 13 votes

Easy Tacos De Camaron (Shrimp Tacos)

These quick & easy tacos de camaron are packed with the delicious flavors of Baja California, Mexico! Enjoy them with a chipotle lime crema or your favorite salsa.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: camaron taco, taco de camaron, tacos de camaron
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 456kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 mini flour tortillas
  • 1 cup queso quesadilla or asadero cheese
  • 5 oz shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 small tomato (diced)
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • ¼ large avocado
  • 2 small limes
  • fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Instructions

  • Lightly toast your tortillas over low heat in a nonstick pan. While the bottom side is toasting for 1-2 minutes, top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of cheese.
  • Flip the tortillas, letting the cheese side toast for another minute or so, then remove from the pan once the cheese is crispy and set aside. If you prefer your cheese melty, you can skip this step. 
  • If necessary, defrost, peel, and devein your shrimp. Toss them in a pan along with 1 Tbsp oil and the seasonings, stirring well to get them evenly coated. Allow them to sauté over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cooked through. 
  • Dice your tomatoes, then begin assembling your tacos! First add coleslaw mix, then shrimp, tomato, and sliced avocado. Don’t forget to finish them off with a generous squeze of lime juice, cilantro for garnish, and your favorite salsa, crema, or hot sauce!

Notes

  • The tortillas will harden once they reach room temperature. You can either leave them flat and enjoy them like a tostada, or you can set them on a taco holder which will allow the tortillas to hold a taco shell shape.
  • Don't forget to remove the tails on the shrimp if they didn't come pre-removed!
  • If you don't finish your sauteed shrimp you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.6g | Protein: 26.5g | Fat: 29.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1087.4mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 2.6g