Mexican Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Cilantro & Lime
Looking for a quick and flavorful Mexican shrimp recipe? These sizzling garlic shrimp tacos are bursting with bold flavors from fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and chili spice all wrapped in warm flour tortillas for the ultimate easy seafood dinner or lunch idea!
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Soft flour tortillas (for serving)
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. This garlicky marinade brings bold flavor to the shrimp.
2. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes while warming up the tortillas.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
4. While the shrimp sizzle, warm your flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
5. Assemble: Fill tortillas with juicy garlic lime shrimp, top with fresh cilantro, or drizzle your favorite Mexican salsa for added heat.
Perfect for Taco Tuesday, meal prep, or a light weeknight seafood dinner, these Mexican garlic shrimp wraps will disappear fast!
Mexican Shrimp Recipe, Garlic Shrimp Tacos, Easy Seafood Dinner
