A La Truck Shrimp
Transport your taste buds straight to a vibrant food truck with this irresistible A La Truck Shrimp recipe! Featuring tender, succulent shrimp marinated in a bold mix of lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of honey for subtle sweetness, every bite packs a punch of zesty, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. Quickly pan-seared to perfection in just minutes and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these shrimp are as versatile as they are flavorful. Serve them solo for a protein-packed delight or wrap them in warm, charred corn tortillas for the ultimate street-style shrimp tacos. Ready in under 20 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Don't forget to pair with lime wedges for that extra zing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 pieces corn tortillas (optional, for serving)
- 1 lime lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully blended to create the marinade.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer (working in batches if necessary).
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until fully cooked and no longer translucent.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and sprinkle with fresh cilantro for garnish.
If desired, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until lightly charred.
Serve the shrimp hot, either on their own or as a filling for tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1818 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 130.8 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1921 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
