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.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Add the shrimp to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the spice mixture.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Assemble the tacos by placing red cabbage, cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and cilantro onto each tortilla.

Step 7

Drizzle with the prepared taco sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Blackened Shrimp Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1447.3 grams (1447.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167

Total Fat 88.00g	113%
Saturated Fat 24.60g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 928mg	309%
Sodium 2169mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 215.10g	78%
Dietary Fiber 44.90g	160%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 143.50g	287%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 820mg	63%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3378mg	72%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 38.6%