Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Get ready to spice up taco night with these bold and flavorful Blackened Shrimp Tacos! Featuring succulent shrimp coated in a smoky, homemade blackening spice blend, this quick and easy recipe is an explosion of taste and texture. The perfectly seared shrimp are paired with crisp red cabbage, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro, all nestled in warm corn tortillas. A tangy, zesty drizzle of hot-sauce-laced sour cream or Greek yogurt ties everything together, delivering the ultimate taco experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, these tacos are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Don’t forget the squeeze of fresh lime juice for that extra burst of flavor! Keywords: blackened shrimp tacos, quick taco recipes, spicy shrimp tacos, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 Lime wedges
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp Hot sauce
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the spice mixture.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in foil and warm them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with hot sauce to create a creamy taco sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste.
Assemble the tacos by placing red cabbage, cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and cilantro onto each tortilla.
Drizzle with the prepared taco sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Blackened Shrimp Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
