Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
From Mexican Monday to Taco Tuesday, we love a good taco around here! This recipe for baja shrimp tacos has just enough heat to make these amazing but not so much that the kids can’t enjoy them.
They have the perfect blend of spices and seriously take just minutes to prepare. Enjoy these during busy weeknights and eliminate the stress of dinner time.
We would rather eat out because we want to and not because we forgot to plan for dinner. This is one of those meals that can easily be prepared even when you are running from work to school and endless activities.
What do you need to make baja style shrimp tacos recipe?
- olive oil
- frozen precooked shrimp (peeled and devained)
- salt and pepper
- minced garlic
- paprika
- oregano
- lime
- corn tortillas
- red cabbage
- jalapeno
- cilantro
- cojita cheese
How to make baja shrimp tacos:
Saute the shrimp in olive oil and all of the seasonings. This will only take a few minutes.
Squeeze the lime over top the shrimp once it is finished cooking. This is my favorite part!
Spoon the shrimp into the tortillas and top with the shredded cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro and cojita cheese.
A few tips for cooking shrimp perfectly every time!
The precooked shrimp helps to make dinner time so fast and easy. It allows me to come home from a busy day and get dinner served to my family in just minutes!
Since the precooked shrimp are frozen when you buy them, I like to defrost them before cooking. It just makes it easier.
Simply put the shrimp in a strainer and run cold water over the shrimp for a few minutes. This will help to break apart the shrimp and make them more pliable.
I usually just let the water run in the strainer while I am doing something else in the kitchen. This is a great time to get the cabbage and other toppings ready!
What to serve with baja shrimp tacos?
We also love rice and sometimes serve it with that. You can save even more time and learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier.
I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to enjoy. We do this for lots of meals and it helps put together a quick meal.
It is so easy and helpful for busy weeknights. You can also use brown rice. Learn how to cook brown rice in the microwave for a quick side.
We have also used this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. There are lots of delicious options.
Another great idea is Crock Pot Refried Beans. They are so easy in the slow cooker and really tasty.
Try these topping ideas with this baja shrimp tacos recipe:
- Shredded Cheese or Cotija Cheese
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Salsa Verde
- hot sauce
Baja shrimp tacos calories are minimum.
If you are trying to eat healthy and reduce calories, these shrimp tacos are a great recipe to try. Shrimp is low in calories making this meal healthy and delicious.
Just be mindful of the toppings you add because that can add extra calories.
Try baja shrimp tacos recipe!
We all love this recipe and it comes together so quickly. The shredded cabbage slaw gives it the best flavor and you can easily switch things up for a change.
Try adding baja sauce for shrimp tacos or different types of salsa. This is such a quick and easy recipe and your family will love shrimp tacos.
It is easy to change things up or modify to suit your family. You can easily use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas.
This is a great recipe that makes dinner time a breeze.
You are going to love having this on your regular menu plan rotation. Save money by using what you already have in your freezer or can get on sale at the grocery store.
It’s also great if you are trying to save money on groceries which is a must at our house! This is definitely a recipe that is budget friendly, doesn’t take a lot of time to make and everyone enjoys.
In fact, we saved 50% off just by menu planning! The savings really add up and you will love these great meals.
It’s easy to grab take out and forget how much those meals cost and add up. You will be so pleased with the money you save with having a plan.
Add this to your Taco Tuesday or Mexican Monday list! Your family will thank you!
Print this Baja shrimp tacos recipe below:
Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe can be ready in minutes. Enjoy a delicious baja shrimp tacos restaurant style meal at home that will save you time and money.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb medium frozen precooked shrimp peeled and devained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 lime freshly juiced
- 12-20 corn tortillas
- red cabbage shredded
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup cojita cheese
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In a large skillet saute the shrimp in the olive oil. Season with all of the seasonings. Cook over medium hight heat for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp is pink.
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Squeeze one lime on top.
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Then spoon the shrimp onto the tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro and cojita cheese.
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Serve with your favorite taco sides and enjoy!
Check out these other easy shrimp recipes:
- Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
- The Best Shrimp Tacos
- Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
- Crock Pot Shrimp Boil
- Shrimp Taco Recipe
- Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Garlic Parmesan Grilled Shrimp Recipe
- Crock Pot Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
- Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi recipe
jill Hetherington says
Wow! This recipe was great. Very fresh tasting, cool but spicy. It sure was a crowd pleaser and easy to make. I made some with shrimp, chicken and chorizo, since not everybody likes shrimp. I made lime cilantro rice for a side. Definitely would make again. Thanks.