Name: Easy Shrimp Tacos for One (15 Minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons sour cream; 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice (plus wedges to garnish); 1/2 small avocado (cubed); 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; sea salt (to taste); freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2 small tortillas (corn or flour); 6 medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/4 cup coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage); 2 sprigs cilantro (chopped, to garnish)

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These delightfully fresh shrimp tacos are quick, lightly seasoned, and perfectly portioned for a single serving of two tacos. This easy dinner for one is great for both busy weeknights and lazy weekends.

Two shrimp tacos on a white plate, topped with avocado cubes, shredded cabbage, and cilantro, served with lime wedges and a small cup of creamy sauce, on a blue checkered napkin.

If you've ever wanted tacos without committing to a full-on taco bar situation, these easy shrimp tacos are your answer.

This recipe is built for weeknights when you're hungry now, not an hour from now. 😉 It's also endlessly adaptable, which makes it a great "clean out the fridge" dinner disguised as a restaurant-worthy meal. If taco night usually feels like too much work for one person, consider this your low-effort workaround.

🌿 Ingredients

I love using fresh, raw peeled and deveined shrimp from the fish counter at my local market. You can also use frozen shrimp and just run it under water for a few minutes to thaw.

Feel free to sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream; also delicious!

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

⚙️ Equipment recommendation

A small skillet (affiliate link) is perfect for this recipe. You can warm the tortillas and the cook the shrimp in the same pan.

📝 Instructions

Sour cream and lime sauce in a small glass bowl with a decorative silver spoon. — Mix the sour cream and fresh lime juice together to make the sauce.

A halved avocado with a scored interior sits on a white cutting board next to a black-handled kitchen knife. — Carefully halve a small avocado and slice into cubes.

A glass bowl on a white marble surface containing a mixture of oil and spices, viewed from above. — Mix the olive oil and spices together to make the shrimp seasoning.

A glass bowl and spoon with raw shrimp coated in taco seasoning, on a white marble surface. — Add the shrimp and mix to coat well.

A plain corn tortilla is placed in a warmed metal skillet, viewed from above. — Warm the tortillas in a skillet and then top with coleslaw mix and avocado.

Six seasoned shrimp are searing in a stainless steel pan, showing browned, crispy edges and a few scattered bits of char on the surface. — Cook shrimp for 1-2 min/side in oil and then add to tacos with sauce and cilantro.

🥧 Serving suggestions

These tacos are pretty complete on their own, but if you want a little something extra, tortilla chips with salsa or a simple side salad are perfect companions.

🍳 Recipe

Two shrimp tacos topped with avocado, slaw, and cilantro are served on a white plate with lime wedges and a side of creamy sauce, placed on a blue and white checkered cloth.

Easy Shrimp Tacos for One (15 Minutes)

Allison Campbell

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These quick & easy shrimp tacos for one are fresh, full of flavor and ready in just 15 minutes; perfect for busy weeknights or solo dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 1 (2 tacos)

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 494

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons sour cream
1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice plus wedges to garnish
½ small avocado cubed
2 teaspoons olive oil divided
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 small tortillas corn or flour
6 medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
¼ cup coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
2 sprigs cilantro chopped, to garnish

Equipment

Method

Stir the sour cream and lime juice together in a small bowl, and cube the avocado. Defrost the shrimp by running under cool water, if necessary.
1-2 tablespoons sour cream, 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ small avocado
Mix half the olive oil and spices together in a separate bowl and toss with the shrimp to coat.
2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat, or microwave for about 15 seconds each, and set on a serving plate.
Increase the heat to medium and add the rest of the oil to the skillet until it shimmers. Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat.
Divide the coleslaw mix between tortillas, top with avocado and shrimp, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1198IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Storage: Shrimp tacos are best fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated up to 1 day and reheated gently.

Substitutions: Swap shrimp for sliced mushrooms or tofu for a seafood-free version.

Meal prep: Season shrimp up to 24 hours ahead and keep chilled.

Gluten free: Use certified gluten-free corn tortillas.

Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder to the shrimp seasoning.

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🌡️ Food safety tips

Cook shellfish thoroughly:
- Shrimp, lobster, and crab should be opaque and firm
Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw shellfish separate from other ingredients.
Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw shellfish.
Refrigerate cooked shellfish within 2 hours and consume leftovers promptly.
People with compromised immune systems may wish to avoid undercooked shellfish.

For more food safety guidance, visit foodsafety.gov.

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