Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Irresistible Blackened Shrimp Tacos with spicy shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- Sour cream or crema for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp in a bowl with the blackening seasoning until well coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked and blackened.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or over a flame until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos with shrimp, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges and optional sour cream or crema.
Notes
For an extra kick, add cayenne pepper to the blackening seasoning. You can also grill the shrimp for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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