Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos are a delicious, healthy weeknight dinner that takes less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish. Packed with flavor, thanks to tons of spices, this 10-ingredient dinner is a must-make for taco night!

Gluten free, Dairy free, Soy free, Nut free, Egg free

I’m almost embarrassed to admit this as a food blogger… it’s been over 2.5 years since I’ve shared a new taco recipe on the blog! Gahhhh!

I don’t even know how that’s possible because we make tacos at home SO often. OK, so I do share some exclusive recipes over on Instagram (so be sure to follow me there!) However, truth be told we make the same types of tacos over and over again. 

Recently, I picked up a bag of shredded brussels sprouts at Trader Joe’s and knew I wanted to do something fun. Immediately a few different recipe ideas popped into my head, but tacos stuck… so tacos we have! 

It’s amazing what a new ingredient, or a new “cut” of an ingredient can do for your creativity in the kitchen! To be honest, I NEVER would have spent the time shredding the brussels sprouts myself. But seeing them already shredded on the supermarket shelves made me want to eat and cook them.

So the next time you feel in a veggie rut (or just dinner rut overall), head to your supermarket with an open mind. You never know what will spark inspiration!

These Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos are…

• Packed with flavor
• Fun to make and eat
• A great sheet pan meal
• Made with just 10 ingredients (including the fixin’s!)
• A simple 20-minute meal
• Perfect for taco night!

Of course you could use any protein you’d like, but I was already at Trader Joe’s and I loooove their Red Argentinian shrimp. They’re the best shrimp out there (try them if you haven’t!). Combining these two seemed like a great idea, and let me tell you, this SHEET PAN taco dinner will be on repeat because it’s THAT easy!

Ingredients to Make Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos

You need just 10 ingredients to make these veggie tacos, and most of the ingredients are spices. 

In addition to olive oil and salt, you’ll need:

• Shredded brussels sprouts
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Shrimp 
• Cilantro (optional, of course)
• Tortillas
• Avocado
• Salsa

But do brussels sprouts really work in tacos?!

That’s going to be a BIG resounding YES! Many of us relate brussels sprouts to mushy brussels sprouts your grandma force-fed you at holiday dinners.

But the reality is that brussels sprouts are a delicious cruciferous veggie that works well in SO many different dishes if we think outside the box. Check out this blog post with 25 brussels sprouts recipes for even more delicious ideas to use this cruciferous cuties!

I particularly love these brussels sprouts tacos because they’re shredded. They cook quickly and some of the edges get nice and crispy (my personal favorite part!).

Can I use taco seasoning?

Absolutely! Taco seasoning is just a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper and sometimes additional spices as well. Of course it’s important to note that taco seasonings tend to be super salty, so you may be thirstier than usual when using them. I tend to be sensitive to onions, so I omit the onion powder, but all the other spices are there. If you have some taco seasoning laying around in your spice cabinet, this is a great recipe to use it for!

How to Make Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Earthy brussels sprouts and fresh shrimp are sprinkled with classic Mexican spices, like cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic to make a dish that’s packed with flavor! As a result these brussels sprouts tacos are satisfying, nutritious, and well-balanced.

Plus, luckily they’re SO easy to make! Not only are there minimal ingredients necessary but these tacos are also a sheet pan meal. 

First, distribute the shredded brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet. Then, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with all of the spices. You’ll toss this together so the brussels sprouts are well coated and every bite contains a burst of flavor. 

Next, in a medium-sized bowl you’ll toss the shrimp in the same spice mixture. You don’t need to add oil to the shrimp. Place the shrimp on top of the brussels sprouts before cooking. 

Now for the best part – you only need to bake the sheet pan shrimp and brussels sprouts tacos for 10 minutes!! Shrimp cooks so quickly, which is why they’re one of my favorite proteins to make on hectic weeknights. At the end I prefer to broil for 1-2 minutes to allow the brussels sprouts to get nice and crispy.

At last, you assemble your tacos. Scoop the shredded brussels sprouts and shrimp into a warm tortilla and top with salsa or fresh pico de gallo and avocado or guacamole. Take a huge bite and enjoy!!!

Kitchen Tools to Make Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Thanks to this being a sheet pan meal, you don’t need much when it comes to kitchen tools to make this easy weeknight dinner.

You’ll need:

• A large baking pan
• Parchment paper (it just makes clean up sooo easy!)
• Mixing bowl
• Tongs (makes serving SO much easier)

Honestly, let’s talk about kitchen tongs for a minute. Tongs must be the most underrated kitchen tool. My mom NEVER used kitchen tongs, but they make cooking and serving SO much easier!

Have a salad you need to toss? Use tongs!
Want to serve tacos? Use tongs!
Want to cook shrimp on the stovetop and flip them? Use tongs!
Have mini desserts you need to arrange (but not get your grimey fingers all over?!)? Use tongs!

You get the picture!

I first discovered my love of tongs in a grad school cooking class and they’ve been a staple in my kitchen ever since!

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