Taco ’bout Delicious: 11 Must-Try Taco Tuesday Recipes

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Looking for a few new and creative ways to enjoy Taco Tuesday? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected 11 deliciously tempting taco recipes from shrimp to lamb and pork belly to tuna. There’s a taco for any taste.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Blackened shrimp tacos with jalapeño corn salsa.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

With a simple salsa full of juicy cherries, grilled corn and spicy jalapeños, these blackened shrimp tacos are a great lighter meal.

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Lamb Tacos

Lamb tacos on a silver platter.
Lamb Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Juicy, succulent shredded braised lamb meat makes for the most delicious tacos and a welcome flavor reprieve from beef.

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Tuna Tacos

Marinated tuna tacos with avocado crema.
Tuna Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Soy sauce and lime marinaded tuna tacos with a spicy avocado cream are a light and healthy lunch or dinner.

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Birria Tacos

Instant Pot birria tacos on a teal plate with minced onion.
Birria Tacos. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

When it comes to birria tacos, we are in love. But we wanted a quick and easy birria recipe that didn’t involve making a consume from scratch or dry roasting peppers.This Instant Pot version cuts down the steps and makes them quick and easy.

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Fried Chicken Tacos

Fried chicken tacos on a red plate.
Fried Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Fried chicken tacos are the ultimate comfort food. Spiced up with green chiles and topped with plenty of shredded cheese.

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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened salmon tacos in blue tortillas.
Blackened Salmon Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These blackened salmon tacos are topped with quick pickled radishes and red onion, an avocado cilantro cream and served on blue corn tortillas for one amazing bite!

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Chocolate Chile Tacos

Chocolate chile beef tacos on soft tortillas.
Chocolate Chile Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These chocolate chile tacos are a spicy and chocolaty combination that make for a delicious spin on taco night.

Grab the Recipe: Chocolate Chile Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tostadas

Spicy shrimp tostadas on a cutting board.
Spicy Shrimp Tostadas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Not quite tacos but close enough! These tostadas feature spicy shrimp and a refreshing jalapeño avocado sauce.

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Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

Smoked pork belly tacos on a black plate.
Smoked Pork Belly Tacos. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

The combination of fatty, crispy smoked pork belly and spicy pickled vegetables is like a party in your mouth! And, the best part is that it doesn’t take much effort to make perfectly smoked pork belly Traeger style or on any pellet smoker!

Grab the Recipe: Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Fish tacos on a platter.
Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos. Photo Credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Smoker grilled fish tacos with garlic cilantro lime coleslaw. You might not find tacos with smoked tilapia at your local Mexican restaurant but at home you can make Traeger grilled fish tacos anytime!

Grab the Recipe: Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Chicken Street Tacos

Chicken Street Tacos on a blue plate with lime wedges.
Chicken Street Tacos. Photo Credit: Glenda Embree Blog.

Chicken Street Tacos are pretty near perfection. Tender, juicy chicken, some crunchy red onion, cilantro, queso fresco and tangy lime juice in freshly charred corn tortillas.

Grab the Recipe: Chicken Street Tacos

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