Description
These Blackened Shrimp Tacos offer an irresistible combination of juicy shrimp, flavorful spices, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 transfer to a bowl.
- Mix blackening seasoning with lime zest in a small bowl, then toss with the shrimp to coat.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, lime juice, avocado oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix and set aside.
- Make crema by whisking together Greek yogurt, sour cream, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip and add butter, cooking another 1-2 minutes.
- Toast tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until charred.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with slaw, shrimp, and crema, finishing with lime juice and cilantro.
Notes
For best results, ensure the shrimp are thoroughly dried before seasoning.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Any leftover crema can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg