Description
Blackened Shrimp Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful delight, perfect for any occasion. Juicy, perfectly charred shrimp are enveloped in warm tortillas, complemented by creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage slaw, and zesty lime juice. This dish not only impresses the palate but also adds a burst of color to your table, making it an excellent choice for Taco Tuesday or casual entertaining. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll be serving restaurant-quality tacos in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp, avocado slices, and cabbage slaw on each tortilla. Squeeze fresh lime juice over top and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp are warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg