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Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos

Easy Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with a Juicy Kick

Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos deliver a fiery kick combined with tender shrimp, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Filling
  • 1 pound Large shrimp Fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce The star ingredient
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Taco Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas Warmed before serving
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt For drizzling
  • 1/2 cup Pickled red onions Optional

Equipment

  • Large Nonstick Pan
  • Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

For the Shrimp Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, Sriracha, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Warm a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque pink and firm.
To Assemble the Tacos
  1. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
  2. Divide shredded cabbage or lettuce among tortillas, top each with shrimp, avocado slices, cilantro, and pickled onions.
  3. Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt over each taco.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Marinate shrimp for at least 10 minutes and avoid overcrowding the pan for the best texture. Warm tortillas just until pliable.

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