Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Blackened Shrimp Tacos, a quick and flavorful dish that can be ready in just 15 minutes. Juicy shrimp coated in a spicy blackened seasoning are complemented by a creamy garlic aioli, creating a perfect balance of heat and richness. Whether you’re hosting friends or looking for a speedy meal, these tacos are sure to impress with their vibrant flavors and customizable toppings. Serve them with fresh vegetables, lime wedges, or your favorite salsas for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- cilantro (chopped)
- Lime
- Vegetables
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- For the aioli, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas, adding fresh veggies, drizzling with aioli, and garnishing with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg