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Spicy Shrimp Tacos on Toasted Corn Tortillas

February 17, 2017 By Katie Moseman 17 Comments

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Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas!  Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos on Toasted Corn Tortillas

I think that I could eat tacos every day.  I really do!  Something about the combination of flavors and textures just hits every happy button in my brain.

Shrimp tacos are ridiculously easy to make. I mean, all you have to do is throw the shrimp in the pan for a few minutes, and BOOM!  You’re practically done.

While you’re here, make sure you check out the Frontera Wines Game Day Sweepstakes!  Enter to win a 55-inch HD TV for a fantastic view of all your favorite sports games.  A giant TV makes shrimp tacos taste even better, I think.

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Since this recipe is so quick to make, it makes these shrimp tacos particularly convenient for parties.  If you have a big game party coming up, you’ll want to save this recipe.  You won’t want to miss the action, and a recipe that’s ready in a flash will get you out of the kitchen and back in front of the TV, pronto!

Another thing that’s nice about using shrimp is that (because it’s seafood) it pairs well with a good white wine.  Frontera Wines Sauvignon Blanc makes an excellent pairing.

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

You can make every moment tasty with Frontera Wines, because you can choose from Sauvignon Blanc (pictured), Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot.

Frontera Sauvignon Blanc

This wine has notes of fruit and a citrus aroma, with a fresh coolness that complements seafood.

Frontera Sauvignon back label

To make your preparation process streamlined, I recommend that you get your toppings ready to go first.  Pop them in the fridge to await the rapid arrival of the cooked shrimp.

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

You’ll preheat the pan and toast the tortillas in the oven while the shrimp are cooking.  Then, it all comes together quite quickly.  You can top the tortillas yourself, or lay out the toppings and shrimp for people to make their own to their liking.  In fact, if you set up a table in the viewing area, no one has to miss a moment of the game.

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Don’t forget the wine glasses and the Frontera Wines!  Casual occasions like game-watching parties are suitable for the laid back look of stemless wine glasses, so feel free to use the vessel of your choice.

Frontera Sauvignon Blanc with glass

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Tips for Making Spicy Shrimp Tacos

  • Seafood quality is important.  Go for wild-caught if you can, or look for sustainably farmed shrimp if wild-caught is unavailable or too pricey.
  • I love corn tortillas for their unique texture and flavor, but you can substitute flour tortillas if you like.  Flour tortillas can be toasted or they can simply be warmed; it’s up to you.
  • Give your Frontera Wines Sauvignon Blance time to chill before serving.  A refreshingly chilled wine is a pleasant contrast to something warm and spicy like these shrimp tacos.
Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Toasted Corn Tortillas

Spicy shrimp tacos are even better on toasted corn tortillas! Add your own toppings and finish it off with a fiery sour cream.

Course Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 175 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas the soft kind, not the crunchy

Spicy Sour Cream

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Topping Suggestions

  • fresh cilantro
  • corn
  • salsa verde
  • cotija cheese also known as Mexican crumbling cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the spicy sour cream and get your choice of toppings ready to go.

  2. Preheat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles away when dropped in the pan.

  3. Place the corn tortillas directly on the rack in a cold oven.  Turn it on and set it to 400 F.

  4. Put the raw shrimp in a bowl with the olive oil.  Sprinkle on the chili powder.  Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.

  5. Put the shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan.  Cook until firm and no longer translucent, about 2 or 3 minutes.

  6. Remove the corn tortillas from the oven.  They should be hot and slightly stiffened, but not crunchy.  Distribute the shrimp on the tortillas and top with your preferred toppings.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Toasted Corn Tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 566mg25%
Potassium 138mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 385IU8%
Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
Calcium 122mg12%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Frontera Wine Sauvignon Blanc front label

 

If you like tacos, try these recipes!

  • Quick Salmon Tacos
  • Thick and Fluffy Tortillas
  • Taco Sauce Buffalo Wings
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  1. Elizabeth Neas

    February 17, 2017 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    Oh my word. These look soooooooo good. Since I’m allergic to shrimp, I’d substitute chicken. LOL, I’d also get my son to cook. PERFECT!

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  2. Julie Porter

    February 17, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I really like tacos too, but I actually have never had a shrimp taco! I love shrimp though, so I”m not sure why I haven’t ever had one. Yours look so very delicious and I am definitely going to try making these!

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  3. Elizabeth O.

    February 17, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Love, love shrimp tacos! It’s always so packed with flavor and it’s so good when the shrimps are fresh. I love that you can easily make these. I’m keeping the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Cindy Ingalls

    February 18, 2017 at 1:15 am

    Seafood tacos are one of my favs. I love the lighter flavor and it allows me to add a ton of avocado or guacamole on top.

    Reply
  5. Jeanine

    February 18, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    This looks so good! I think my husband would really enjoy these. I can’t wait to make them for him he will be so thrilled!

    Reply
  6. Rosey

    February 18, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I like that you toasted the tortillas. That makes all the difference in the world to me.

    Reply
  7. Our Family World

    February 19, 2017 at 5:00 am

    what a recipe!! this looks so yummy but i have an allergy from shrimp./ ill save the recipe wnad wil try to replace it of chicken! this is very itneresting

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  8. Ave

    February 19, 2017 at 5:45 am

    Your Spicy Shrimp Tacos look really delicious! We love tacos in our house because they are really easy to make and there are so many tasty combinations you can try.

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  9. Annemarie LeBlanc

    February 19, 2017 at 6:45 am

    5 stars
    I love tacos and I love shrimp! This recipe has both of my favorites so it is a definite winner in my book! Thanks for the recipe. I am including this in my menu plan for next week, and I am also grabbing a bottle of Frontera Sauvignon Blanc at the store.

    Reply
  10. Lisa Rios

    February 20, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    Those look like a very balanced and healthy meal. Love how you added cilantro and chili powder, since I use those ingredients in my cooking all the time. These tacos definitely sound like the perfect to-go meal!

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  11. Agness of Run Agness Run

    February 28, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    This is a delicious recipe, Katie! Thanks a bunch for such a palatable recipe, I will definitely prepare it soon.

    Reply
  12. haiminhco

    March 17, 2017 at 3:15 am

    This looks so good! I think my husband would really enjoy these. I can’t wait to make them for him he will be so thrilled!

    Reply
  13. https://thuemayphotocopy.vn/

    March 21, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    I like that you toasted the tortillas. That makes all the difference in the world to me

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  14. hoc lai xe nang

    April 5, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I like that you toasted the tortillas. That makes all the difference in the world to me.
    This is a delicious recipe, Katie! Thanks a bunch for such a palatable recipe, I will definitely prepare it soon

    Reply
  15. Quyết Vượng

    April 19, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love, love shrimp tacos! It’s always so packed with flavor and it’s so good when the shrimps are fresh. I love that you can easily make these. I’m keeping the recipe!

    Reply
  16. https://dichvuchothuemayphoto.com

    September 8, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    Shrimp is my favorite, great dish

    Reply
  17. Di Ti An

    September 27, 2019 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    WOW, its so nice. How can i have once now?

    Reply

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