Description
These Blackened Shrimp Tacos are packed with flavor and made for easy home cooking. With succulent shrimp, a creamy topping, and a zesty slaw, they’re a quick and tasty option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 corn tortillas
- Taco toppings: cilantro, avocado, feta, or pickled red onion
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- Drizzle of avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotles in adobo
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a medium bowl.
- Combine the blackening seasoning and lime zest in a small bowl, then toss the seasoning with the shrimp to coat.
- In another bowl, mix the shredded cabbage with fresh lime juice, avocado oil, and a pinch of kosher salt; set aside.
- For the crema, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, adobo sauce, lime juice, and kosher salt in a small bowl until smooth; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip, add butter, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are curled and charred; remove from heat and squeeze lime juice on top.
- Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until slightly charred.
- Assemble by adding slaw to each tortilla, layering with shrimp, drizzling with crema, and topping with lime juice and cilantro.
Notes
Make sure to pat the shrimp dry for a better blackened crust.
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference!
Use fresh limes for the best flavor in your dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg