Description
These Blackened Shrimp Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends. The seasoned shrimp are perfectly cooked and served with a zesty aioli sauce, fresh cilantro, and lime for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Aioli Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Additional Ingredients:
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Assorted vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Add shrimp to a medium bowl.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until blackened.
- Make the Aioli Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped garlic, and lime juice to prepare the aioli sauce.
- Assemble the Tacos: Serve the blackened shrimp in tortillas with assorted vegetables. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and drizzle with the prepared aioli sauce.
In another bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Add the spice mix to the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Tacos Recipe, Mexican Tacos, Seafood Tacos
