16 Easy Mexican Shrimp Recipes To Try Yourself

Mexican cuisine is delicious, vibrant, and colorful, and carries a blend of flavors that are to die for.  

Using shrimp in Mexican food is a great option, as it is easy to cook with, and takes on the flavors of anything you add to it wonderfully! 

This article is going to be listing 16 of the most delicious Mexican shrimp recipes that you can create yourself at home! 

Get ready to get inspired by these easy, delicious recipes! 

1. Surf ‘N’ Turf Nachos

These surf ‘n’  turf nachos make for an amazing appetizer that’s full of flavor.

It consists of marinated steak, juicy shrimp, and some delicious toppings such as red onion, corn, avocado, and jalapeños. 

All of these delicious ingredients are draped over some crispy tortillas, perfect for group gatherings.

Sprinkle some of your favorite cheese on top, and you’ve got yourself a deliciously easy appetizer (or solo meal – whose judging?). 

2. Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo De Camaron)

For something a little heartier, this Mexican shrimp soup really hits the spot.

It’s slightly spicy, and uses a base of tomato and a variety of veggies, resulting in a wonderful flavor. 

This is the perfect recipe for those cold winter months when you need something that’s going to warm you right up. 

3. Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp is the perfect filling when you’re making tacos.

However, these are more of a mix between tacos and cheesy quesadillas, as they melt in your mouth. 

The shrimp used in this recipe is mixed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and Mexican spices.

They are topped with melted cheese and stuffed into some crunchy yet chewy tacos. 

Not only are they fun and easy to make, but they’re super fun to eat too!

This is a great meal to put together if you’re having guests over, or whenever you want to sit in front of the TV and catch your favorite show. 

4. Camarones A La Diabla

Known in English as Mexican deviled shrimp, this dish is made with juicy large shrimp, smothered in a red chile pepper sauce. 

It’s spicy and full of flavors that are incredibly addictive. The ingredients for the sauce are all thrown together in a blender and pulsed until smooth. 

It is then poured over the sizzling shrimp on a skillet and mixed until they’ve taken on the incredible flavors. Serve with some fresh bread for dipping into the sauce, and voilà! 

5. Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers

The shrimp in this recipe is charred to perfection, making this the perfect addition to any barbecue, or group gathering during the summer that you may be having. 

If you’d like to make this an appetizer, then use smaller skewers.

However, you can make this a full-on meal by using large skewers and laying the delicious shrimp over a bed of rice and veggies. 

This recipe is extra special, as it also includes full instructions on how to make the perfect margarita cocktail! 

6. Shrimp Fajitas

You can make practically anything with shrimp, and that includes fajitas!

This recipe requires just one skillet with juicy shrimp, charred vegetables, and a delicious marinade. 

All you need to do is season your shrimp and vegetables before frying them for around 10 minutes (the shrimp only needs around 2 minutes on each side). 

Season with some cilantro and lime juice, and then serve with your tortillas.

This is the perfect meal for making large batches in order to save them throughout the week. 

7. Chunky Shrimp Guacamole

This guacamole recipe is the perfect appetizer.

You can make it with fresh shrimp and cook it yourself, or you can throw in some pre-cooked shrimp if you’re feeling lazy or don’t have the time. 

The shrimp pairs perfectly well with the creamy avocado, tomato, red onion, and flavors and spices that go into this recipe. 

You can serve it with some tortilla chips for dipping, or use it as a topping for wraps, fajitas, and tacos! 

8. Shrimp Taco Bites

Another wonderful appetizer are these tiny little shrimp taco bites.

They are slightly spicy, creamy, and super easy to whip up, taking just 15 minutes of your time! 

They are drizzled with a delicious cilantro cream sauce that really sets this dish aside from all of the others. 

9. Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Yes, it sounds weird, but don’t knock it till you try it. It’s basically a cold Mexican soup that’s been poured into a cocktail glass! 

It’s the perfect afternoon snack, light lunch, or dinner when it’s too hot to stand by the stove and cook! 

The ingredients you’ll need are shrimp, red onion, jalapeños, black pepper, salt, garlic, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, clam juice, ketchup, Mexican hot sauce, lime juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, avocado, and chips for serving.

Simply add all the ingredients to a bowl (bar the avocado) and mix to combine. Then, add the avocado and refrigerate for an hour before serving. 

10. Mexican Garlic Shrimp (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo)

With just a handful of ingredients you can create this delicious dish.

Tender, juicy shrimp is mixed together with Mexican spices, lime juice, cilantro, and a ton of garlic.

There’s also sweet paprika, and smokey cumin thrown into the mix, along with a good serving of butter that creates the most delicious, creamy sauce you’ll ever come across. 

The shrimp can either be served on top of some rice, or it can be stuffed into some taco shells, creating the perfect, creamy shrimp tacos. 

11. Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos

You already know that shrimp is one of the best fillings for tacos. However, these contain a delicious mango salsa that’s zesty, spicy, crunchy, and juicy!

There’s also a very easy homemade dressing that’s drizzled over the tacos.

To make it, all you need to do is add some avocado, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a blender, and blend until smooth!

All those flavors pair perfectly with the shrimp and spices, creating a super scrumptious dish that will have you recreating it every chance you get! 

12. Ceviche

This shrimp ceviche is refreshing, healthy, and super easy to make!

It’s the perfect side dish for the warmer months and can be eaten as a snack along with some tortilla chips. 

However, it can also be added to more substantial meals, such as tacos, wraps, and salads! 

It usually contains some form of raw fish or shrimp, that’s mixed with some lemon and lime citrus juices.

These juices have enough acidity to cure the fish and denature the proteins in it, allowing it to turn opaque and firm.

This also allows it to absorb the citrus flavors. 

The fish is then mixed with the other ingredients such as onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. 

You can also scoop some ceviche into mini tortillas to create a refreshing and health taco variation! 

13. Shrimp Enchiladas

Although many of us today think of chicken or beef when it comes to enchiladas, the original enchiladas from Mexico began with fish.

Since then, this dish has evolved, and you can find all kinds of variations that use a number of different fillings and sauces. 

This recipe uses shrimp for its filling, and a delicious sour cream sauce to mix it all together.

The result is some warm, gooey, creamy enchiladas that are bursting with incredible flavor. 

14. Mexican Shrimp And Corn Foil Packets

Preparing meals in foil packets means there’s minimal clean-up involved after dinner, so for that reason alone, you need to try this recipe. 

This dish contains Mexican Elotes, which is Mexican street corn that’s covered in a mayonnaise and sour cream mix, Cotija Cheese, and ancho chili powder. 

These, along with juicy shrimp and peppers are smothered in a glorious marinade before being wrapped up in foil and cooked to perfection.

This is the perfect weeknight dinner when you don’t have the energy to cook. 

Serve with some rice, fries, or potatoes, and you’ve got yourself a warm, delicious meal! 

15. Mexican Shrimp With Rice

This one pan dinner also involves minimal clean-up, like the recipe above. It consists of delicious, juicy shrimp, brown rice, beans and fresh vegetables. 

This dish is incredibly healthy, filling, heartwarming, and colorful, providing you with all the essential nutrients you need in a balanced meal. 

It is the perfect option for meal-prepping, where you can make a large batch and save portions for different days of the week. 

16. Ranchero Shrimp

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare your shrimp. Shrimp Ranchero-style combines tomato, onion, and peppers with some white wine to your shrimp as it cooks. 

The result is some delicious shrimp with a delicious flavor and a sauce that’s created alongside of it.

Serve over some rice, pasta, and with some bread to soak up all of those juices. 

Final Thoughts 

In summary, shrimp is a great fish to cook with. It can be prepared in a number of minutes, and it pairs wonderfully with all kinds of Mexican flavors. 

Mexican dishes are known for their vibrancy, health, heartiness, and colorful nature. Many of their dishes are also incredibly healthy. 

From soups and salads, to hearty, warm dishes, this article has listed some of the best Mexican dishes that use shrimp. 

You can bring Mexico to you, by getting in your kitchen and trying out some of these recipes. They’re all very easy to recreate!

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