Blackened Shrimp Tacos
A delightful fusion of crispy textures, vibrant colors, and zesty flavors, these Blackened Shrimp Tacos feature juicy shrimp in a bold blackening seasoning, wrapped in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil and blackening seasoning until well coated.
- Cook the seasoned shrimp in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until dark brown and cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in each tortilla, followed by cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
These tacos can be paired with Mexican street corn or an avocado salad for a delightful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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