By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 8, 2018
Shrimp Tacos (made with creamy Buffalo Shrimp) are one of my favorite taco recipes. This Buffalo Shrimp Tacos Recipe is tossed in a finger licking good shrimp taco sauce you’re going to love. This easy shrimp tacos recipe is perfect for Cinco De Mayo, family night in, or game night with friends! Nothing is better than spicy crispy buffalo shrimp topped with all the fixings and wrapped in a corn tortilla. I’m obsessed!
Shrimp Tacos Recipe (Buffalo Shrimp)
This buffalo shrimp taco recipe is one of my favorite taco recipes for easy dinners or fun party food. The creamy shrimp taco sauce gives these babies so much flavor!
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos…What more do I need to say?
This easy shrimp tacos recipe is second to none, and it’s just so easy. The secret? We’re using POPCORN SHRIMP! Toss those babies in the ultimate buffalo shrimp taco sauce and call it a day. Creamy, just a bit of heat, and so much flavorful.
When it comes to easy recipes, I want to be your spirit guide. It’s my mission to make finding your way around a kitchen something you not only can do on the regular, but also feel GREAT about. I avoided cooking for far too long but now that I’ve realized how simple it can be, I can’t stop won’t stop. These Buffalo Shrimp Tacos are the perfect example that cooking can be EASY and DELICIOUS.
Make the most amazing shrimp tacos for a fun and easy dinner!
The Secret to Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
I have to be totally honest…handling raw shrimp isn’t my favorite thing in this world. But I LOVE eating shrimp and even more importantly, Pat is OBSESSED with it! When he saw the freezer stocked with SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp, he was so excited. He basically shadowed my every move while I made these shrimp tacos, waiting (impatiently) for me to finish. Needless to say, he’s a huge fan.
SeaPak makes it easy to own the kitchen, and that makes me love them even more. I love all the possibilities with their popcorn shrimp. You won’t believe how crispy they get in the oven. SO CRUNCHY and delicious.
We love them on their own, tossed into salads , or grilled onto flatbread, but we are especially excited about eating them in this Creamy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos recipe!
I cannot wait for you to try these. You can find out where they’re sold near you HERE .
How to Make Shrimp Tacos
This shrimp taco recipe is so simple. There’s almost nothing to it, thanks to the popcorn shrimp.
- Bake the shrimp in the oven according to package instructions.
- Combine butter, buffalo sauce, and ranch in a saucepan and heat it up to make the shrimp taco sauce.
- When the shrimp is done cooking, toss them into the pan with the sauce, and stir to fully coat.
- Now just assemble those tacos, with buffalo shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, onion, blue cheese, taco sauce , and anything you want for toppings.
It’s seriously the easiest recipe, and they’re just so good!
What’s a good side dish for tacos?
SO MANY THINGS would be great with these buffalo shrimp tacos! Give me some cilantro rice, black beans, tortilla chips, Mexican style slaw, and so much more! Get creative and trust your gut. You’ve got this!
Are these healthy?
Yes and no. The popcorn shrimp are only 230 calories for 14 shrimp. I only used about 7 per taco. But of course they’re tossed in a buttery and creamy buffalo sauce so…there’s that. But you can make these as decadent or healthy as you choose! All the toppings are light and fresh. Everything in moderation. I love all the colors and flavors!
Do you like ranch or blue cheese with your buffalo shrimp?
GOOD NEWS, I used BOTH! There’s ranch dressing in the creamy buffalo shrimp taco sauce, and the tacos are topped with crumbled blue cheese. I like to live with the best of both worlds. No shame in my game!
How to Make Buffalo Shrimp Taco Sauce
These wouldn’t be Buffalo Shrimp Tacos without the buffalo shrimp taco sauce. You better believe we’ve got you covered on this! You can always buy Buffalo Sauce at the store for this recipe, or you can make your own with our easy recipe. Here is our favorite Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe . Creamy and delicious.
Make these Buffalo Shrimp Tacos for Taco Night! Check out the full Taco Tuesday Guide for more tips, ideas, and recipes.
What are you waiting for? This easy Buffalo Shrimp Taco Recipe is ready and waiting! I hope you love it as much as we do. Be sure to try these Air Fryer Fish Tacos and the rest of my delicious taco recipes .
See the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Buffalo Shrimp Tacos. Enjoy!
After you make these tacos, be sure to try our other easy shrimp recipes:
- Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cream Sauce
- Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Sauce
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Bang Bang Shrimp with Sauce
- Skillet Chipotle Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 package SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
- ▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ▢ 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (store-bought or click for recipe)
- ▢ 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- ▢ 8 small corn tortillas grilled or fried if desired
- ▢ 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ▢ 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ 1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce
- ▢ 1/2 cup diced red onion
- ▢ 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- ▢ 1/2 cup light sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450F.
- Spread popcorn shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions, turning once during cooking.
- As shrimp cooks, heat butter, buffalo sauce, and ranch in a medium sauce pan. Heat on medium heat until everything is melted together, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer until shrimp has finished cooking.
- When shrimp is done, turn heat off sauce and toss shrimp into the saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to fully coat all the shrimp in the sauce.
- Assemble your tacos by laying approximately 7 shrimp on each corn tortilla and then top with a sprinkle of cabbage, cilantro, lettuce, onion, and blue cheese. Finish with a drizzle of sour cream.
- Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Creamy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (store-bought or click for recipe)
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- 8 small corn tortillas grilled or fried if desired
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450F.
- Spread popcorn shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions, turning once during cooking.
- As shrimp cooks, heat butter, buffalo sauce, and ranch in a medium sauce pan. Heat on medium heat until everything is melted together, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer until shrimp has finished cooking.
- When shrimp is done, turn heat off sauce and toss shrimp into the saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to fully coat all the shrimp in the sauce.
- Assemble your tacos by laying approximately 7 shrimp on each corn tortilla and then top with a sprinkle of cabbage, cilantro, lettuce, onion, and blue cheese. Finish with a drizzle of sour cream.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
