Shrimp Taco with Corn Salsa
Dive into vibrant flavors with these Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa, a quick and easy recipe perfect for a lively weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and garlic, then pan-seared to perfection, creating a savory base for this handheld delight. The fresh and zesty corn salsa, made with sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and a squeeze of lime, adds a refreshing contrast to the warm shrimp. Wrapped in soft tortillas and customizable with toppings like creamy avocado or crunchy lettuce, these shrimp tacos are a fusion of bold, satisfying textures and flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to steal the spotlight at your taco night! Perfect for lovers of Mexican-inspired cuisine, "shrimp tacos," "easy taco recipes," and "homemade corn salsa" are keywords that will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 3 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 0.25 tsp Salt (for salsa)
- 8 Small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Prepare the corn salsa by mixing the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by placing a few cooked shrimp onto each tortilla, topping with a generous portion of corn salsa, and adding optional toppings like sour cream, sliced avocado, or shredded lettuce if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious shrimp tacos with corn salsa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 901 mg | 300% | |
| Sodium | 4264 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 139.0 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2950 mg | 63% | |
*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.
