Tequila Shrimp Tacos: Easy Recipe for Taco Night

Hi there! The key to excellent tequila shrimp tacos is a flavour explosion that makes your taste buds dance. My first time preparing these tacos for friends was like a party on my plate! The combination of delicious shrimp in a tequila-infused marinade, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado in a warm tortilla is perfection.

I make this dish when I want to impress guests or have a tasty supper; it makes me feel like a chef. After trying these tequila shrimp tacos, you’ll be hooked, and your taste buds will thank you!

What are Tequila Shrimp Tacos?

Tequila shrimp tacos are a famous Mexican dish made with juicy shrimp marinated in tequila and spices, cooked to perfection, as well as toasty corn tortillas. The shrimp taste slightly sweet and tart from the tequila, adding a tangy taste, which pairs perfectly well with the fresh toppings and salsa.

Ingredients:

Olive oil	As required
Silver Tequila	2 tablespoon
Shrimp	1/2 lb (high quality, cleaned, and deveined)
Garlic	Minced, 1 tablespoon
Onion Shallots	1 teaspoon, finely chopped
Chili powder	1/2 teaspoon
Cayenne	1/2 teaspoon
Onion powder/paste	2 tablespoon/ 1 tablespoon
Salt	pinch or according to your taste
Lime zest	1/2 teaspoon
Lime wedges	1
Cilantro	2 tablespoon, finely chopped

Directions For Tequila Shrimp Tacos:

Step 1: Start by Marinating Shrimp

• Mix Silver Tequila, minced Garlic, Cilantro, Shallot, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Onion Powder, Olive Oil, Lime Zest, and Salt in a bowl (for perfect flavor I would suggest to keep it in a zip plastic bag)
• Put the shrimp that have been cleaned and deveined into the sauce. 
• Put cleaned and deveined shrimp in the marinade and coat evenly. 
• Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes to blend flavours.

Step 2: Cook shrimp

• Over medium-high heat, add marinated shrimp to a skillet without overcrowding. 
• Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and done. 
• For extra flavour, squeeze lime juice on the shrimp.

Step 3: Assemble the Tacos

• Warm your tortillas and top your tequila shrimp tacos with shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, avocado slices, and sour cream. 
• Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for extra freshness.

Why Choose Tequila Shrimp Tacos?

Why should you try tequila shrimp tacos? They are delicious and have a unique twist because the sauce has tequila. They are also very easy to make. Citrusy tequila, zesty lime, and aromatic spices form a delicious blend.

If you want to try something else besides shrimp tacos, you can read these blogs: “birria tacos with enchilada sauce” “cheeseburger Tacos” “potato tacos“

Expert Tips for Perfect Tacos:

• Choose fresh, cleaned prawns for tacos. Fresh shrimp’s sweet and salty flavour will enhance tacos.
• To give prawns a strong, citrus flavour, marinate them in tequila for 30 minutes before cooking. Tequila will give the dish a unique taste.
• Don’t compromise on seasoning! Season prawns with cumin, chilli powder, garlic powder and paprika. This ensures every bite is flavorful.
• Grill prawns instead of pan-searing for natural flavour. The grill’s smoky char adds an unmatched flavour.
• For a fresh, flavorful finish, top your tequila shrimp tacos with avocado, cilantro, lime juice and tequila-infused salsa. This ensures to prevent to your tacos from being soggy.

Note: If your tacos become soggy, you can see this article “why are my tacos soggy” to know the reasons and the solution.

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