Easy Shrimp Tacos (With the Best Buffalo Ranch Sauce!)

Published on October 26, 2023 by Sarah Troester

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These shrimp tacos are easy to make, incredibly delicious, and topped with the best ever buffalo ranch sauce. Plump juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, cilantro, and toasted corn tortillas–these tacos are a dinner winner.

What makes these shrimp tacos mouthwatering is the buffalo ranch sauce! Intrigued by a new BuffaRanch sauce that I picked-up while grocery shopping, I knew I had to recreate my own version with one of our favorite meals ever–shrimp tacos! And wow, this sauce pairs unbelievably well.

My entire family can’t get enough of Ranch and Buffalo sauce in our life. With this recipe, we are combining these two beautiful sauces into one, and serving it over shrimp tacos. I promise you one thing; taco night will never be the same! These tacos are so incredibly delicious. They are an easy 20-minute meal that comes together fast.

why your whole family will love shrimp tacos with buffalo ranch sauce

Delicious Flavor
Nutritious and Balanced
Quick and Easy
Versatile and Customizable
Easy Meal for Entertaining Guests

ingredients

To make these easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing shrimp tacos with buffalo ranch sauce you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

shrimp – medium or large
garlic cloves
smoked paprika
salt and pepper
lime juice
olive oil
small corn tortillas – hard shell tacos work great too!
red onion
purple cabbage
cilantro leaves

for the buffalo ranch sauce

ranch dressing
Frank’s red hot sauce

how to make shrimp tacos with buffalo ranch sauce

Thaw and pat shrimp with paper towels; place in a medium bowl, add minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir to combine.

Place a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When very hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.

Toast tortillas over an open gas stovetop flame on medium/low heat (about 10-12 seconds per side) until lightly charred on the edges, or on a medium-hot skillet until golden brown (about 30 seconds per side).

Finely dice the red onion, cabbage, and cilantro leaves. Add these to a serving plater along with fresh lime wedges. Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla.

In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and serve with the assembled shrimp tacos.

can i meal prep shrimp tacos with buffalo ranch sauce?

Absolutely! This is a quick and easy meal that comes together fast which means more time for you to enjoy you weekend without a whole lot of time spent meal prepping. Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers. When I meal prepped shrimp tacos with buffalo ranch sauce, I served my tacos along with shredded coleslaw and honey-lime dressing. I also packed an extra salad dressing container of the buffalo ranch sauce to enjoy. You will be set for the week with this meal. It’s a fantastic option for a complete, quick, and satisfying meal prep.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.

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ENJOY!

shrimp in toasted corn tortillas served with purple cabbage, cilantro leaves, lime wedges, and a creamy buffalo ranch sauce in a gray serving platter.

Easy Shrimp Tacos (With the Best Buffalo Ranch Sauce!)

This shrimp tacos recipe is easy to make, incredibly delicious, and one that you are going to want on repeat. Plump juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, cilantro, toasted corn tortillas, and the best ever buffalo ranch sauce–these tacos are a dinner winner.

Servings: tacos

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp , medium or large
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
8 small white corn tortillas
1 small red onion, diced
2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges, optional for serving

for the buffalo ranch sauce

½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup Frank’s red hot sauce
salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

Thaw and pat shrimp with paper towels; place in a medium bowl, add minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir to combine.
Place a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When very hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
Toast tortillas over an open gas stovetop flame on medium/low heat (about 10-12 seconds per side) until lightly charred on the edges, or on a medium-hot skillet until golden brown (about 30 seconds per side).
Finely dice the red onion, cabbage, and cilantro leaves. Add these to a serving plater along with fresh lime wedges. Build tacos by arranging toppings and shrimp over each toasted tortilla.
In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and serve with the assembled shrimp tacos.

Equipment

1 skillet

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