Description
Blackened shrimp tacos deliver a burst of vibrant flavors and textures, making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Juicy, smoky shrimp are perfectly complemented by crunchy cabbage, creamy sauce, and zesty lime. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion – from casual weeknight dinners to lively summer barbecues. Impress your family and friends with these delicious tacos that promise to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil until shimmering.
- Cook shrimp in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with cabbage, blackened shrimp, drizzle with sour cream or yogurt, sprinkle cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg