If you’re planning on entertaining a large group of people, shrimp tacos are always a hit! But if you’ve never made them before, they can seem a bit daunting. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making shrimp tacos for a crowd, so you can enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen. Be sure to check out Totrestaurant.
Plan ahead
The key to making shrimp tacos for a crowd is to do as much prep work in advance as possible. This way, you won’t be stuck in the kitchen when your guests are ready to eat.
Make the shrimp
Peel and devein the shrimp, then season them with salt, pepper, and your favorite taco seasoning. You can either grill the shrimp, or cook them in a pan on the stove.
Prepare the toppings
Chop up all of the toppings you want to include in your tacos, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.
Assemble the tacos
When everything is ready, let your guests build their own tacos however they like. Serve the shrimp, toppings, and tortillas all in separate bowls, and let everyone make their own masterpiece.
Shrimp tacos are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. This recipe makes enough for 12-15 people, and can easily be doubled or tripled if you need to feed more.
Ingredients:
-2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 tablespoon chili powder
-1 teaspoon cumin
-1 teaspoon smoked paprika
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-1/2 cup chopped cilantro
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-2-3 limes, cut into wedges
-12-15 soft taco shells
Instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
-In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
-Spread the shrimp out on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until they are pink and slightly charred around the edges.
-Remove the shrimp from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Then, chop into bite-sized pieces.
-In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp, cilantro, onion, and lime wedges. Toss to mix.
-Serve the shrimp tacos in the soft taco shells. Enjoy!
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