Sheet pan shrimp tacos are a one-pan dinner that is so simple to whip up. Marinated cilantro lime shrimp that is baked and filled in a warm tortilla and drizzled with a creamy hot sauce.
A shrimp taco recipe that is super easy to make, and bursting with flavor. If you are a seafood lover, this shrimp recipe is a must-make for any night of the week.
Sheet pan dinners are a go-to for me on busy nights. Easy to toss on and bake, minimal dishes to clean, and a dinner I can be satisfied with.
If you are wanting to venture out, this easy shrimp taco recipe is great for Taco Tuesday!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick prep of ingredients
- One pan dinner
- Minimal dishes for cleaning up
- Homemade creamy, spicy sauce that transforms from an ordinary taco
- The whole family will enjoy this recipe.
- Add on any of your favorite taco toppings
What You Need To Make These Shrimp Tacos
- Raw shrimp
- Tortillas
- Red Onion
- Avocado
- Lime
- Shredded Cabbage
- Garlic
- Oil
- Mayonnaise
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Hot Sauce
How to Make Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
The first step is to create your marinade. Add in the lime, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and a little oil. Add in the shrimp, toss, cover, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Once the shrimp has soaked, preheat your oven as directed. Whip up your sauce, by mixing the sauce ingredients together, and then cover and place in the fridge until ready.
Place shrimp on the sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes. While the shrimp are baking assemble your cabbage slaw.
Once the shrimp is fully cooked assemble the shrimp tacos. Add shrimp to tortillas, top with the slaw, and a drizzle of the sauce.
Recipe Tips
- You can buy peeled and deveined shrimp to help speed up the prep work. It will cost more, but it is worth it.
- Add on some onions and peppers to make it like a shrimp fajita style taco if you want extra flavors.
- The cook time can vary depending on how large or small your shrimp are. So watch the oven to not overcook your seafood.
- The toppings of the slaw and sauce are optional. Feel free to omit if you do not want to make it.
Storing Tips
If you happen to not eat all of your shrimp right away, just store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Then when you want tacos, eat the shrimp cold or warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Reheated shrimp will always have a rubbery texture, so just know that is normal. You can warm your tortillas up in the microwave as well before assembling your taco.
Recipe FAQs
If you buy shrimp that has not been deveined here is a very easy way to do this. Simply peel your shrimp. Then where you see the dark vein running down the back, use a knife to create a slit all the way down. Then use a toothpick to slide under the top of the vein. Gently lift, and the vein should come all the way out. Repeat on all the shrimp.
I always recommend rinsing shrimp in cold water before you prep it for cooking. Place in a colander and run under cold water for a minute or two, tossing the shrimp. This will help remove any debris stuck on the shrimp.
Is shrimp healthy?
Shrimp is low-calorie and high protein. Just remember the ingredients you pair with the shrimp need to be counted as well. So for these tacos, reach for low-calorie tortillas, to help make this a healthy dinner option.
Place the raw shrimp in a Ziploc bag. Then in a large bowl fill with cold water, and submerge the shrimp in the water. Place a plate on top to keep the shrimp in the water. Then after 5-10 minutes check on the shrimp and repeat till it is thawed.
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Cilantro Lime Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
- 12 oz raw shrimp peeled
- 6 tortillas
- 1 cup of cilantro
- ½ purple onion
- ½ Hass avocado
- 4 limes
- ½ cup of shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sauce:
- ½ cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of hot sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the juice of 3 limes.
- minced garlic, 1/4 cup of cilantro chopped, cumin, and 1 tablespoon of oil.
- add shrimp to marinade and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce. Set aside
- To make the slaw, add cabbage, thinly sliced onion, 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, and juice of one lime. Set aside.
- Place shrimp and marinade on a baking sheet and bake on 350 for 10 minutes.
- To assemble tacos, place slaw on the tortillas, then add 4-6 pieces of shrimp, top with sauce and cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Everything Enchanting says
Oh so yummy ???? I love trying out simple recipes and these sheet pan shrimp tacos look perfect! Thanks for the recipe ❤️
Kim Schob says
You’re so welcome; Everything Enchanting. Thanks for coming by!
Marysa says
This sounds like the perfect combination for summer tacos! I love cilantro and this recipe looks amazing.
Kim Schob says
Yes, Marysa, I so agree with you. Thanks for stopping by!
Monica Simpson says
Shrimp tacos are my favorite! I need to try these next week. Adding them to my meal plan!
Kim Schob says
That’s fantastic Monica, Thank you for stopping by!
Vasu Devan says
I would like to try it out . Hope it tastes good without shrimp 🙂 as I am a vegetarian .
Kim Schob says
It tastes great with what ever you would like to use instead of shrimp. Thank you for stopping by Vasu!
Melissa Cushing says
I pinned the recipe already… looks amazing and love the ease of preparation! Any meal on a sheet pan is good by me 😉 Looks delicious and cannot wait to make it myself!
Kim Schob says
Yes, thank you love Pinterest as well. I love sheet pan recipes as well. More to come, so stay tuned. Thank you for coming by
Lavanda Michelle says
Looks tasty, I would substitute the shrimp with something else. My family will love these tacos! Thanks for sharing!
Kim Schob says
You’re welcome, Lavanda! Thank you for coming by!
Luci W. says
Sounds like a great way to prepare shrimp! I’ve had fish tacos, but never shrimp tacos. Time to give it a try…
Kim Schob says
Hi, Luci well then you’ll have to give these a try! Thank you for coming by!
Yeah Lifestyle says
Such an easy dish to prepare but so flavourful! I can’t wait to try this as I often make tacos with salmon
Kim Schob says
Yes Yeah Lifestyle, this dish is extremely flavorful with a nice subtle kick with the hot sauce. Thank you for coming by!
Rhian Westbury says
I’m a big shrimp fan but I don’t cook them very often as my. fiance isn’t all that keen, but these ones look and sound so nice, you can’t beat a good taco too x
Kim Schob says
Hi Rhian, I love shrimp as well lol I love all shellfish. Make your fiance like this recipe? Thank you for coming by!
Catherine says
What a bright and zesty summer meal! These look delicious and are so easy to make too!
Kim Schob says
Yes, Catherine, I agree with all the above; but you can make this all year round. Thank you for coming by!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I do love shrimp. I don’t have them often but they sound lovely in this recipe. This sounds like a lovely summer recipe.
Kim Schob says
Melanie, it’s great all year round as well. Thank you for coming by!
Rosey says
I didn’t realize shrimp could be cooked so quickly. The dish looks good.
Kim Schob says
Hi, Rosey. Yes, shrimp cooks very quickly. It is so delicious. Thank you for coming by!
Heather says
I love shrimp tacos. Cilantro lime is one of our favorite flavor combinations too!
Kim Schob says
I do agree with you, Heather; I love this combination together as well. Thank you for stopping by!
Wren LaPorte says
This looks delicious! I will have to give it a try soon!
Kim Schob says
Hi Wren, Fantastic! Thank you for coming by!