Description
Discover the ultimate Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your weeknight dinners in just 15 minutes! These tacos feature tender, juicy shrimp generously seasoned with a blend of spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy garlic aioli. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick lunch, this dish is customizable and packed with bold flavors that will impress everyone at the table. Elevate your dining experience by pairing these tacos with fresh veggies, zesty lime, and your choice of sides. Get ready for a flavorful explosion that’s both satisfying and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges
- Vegetables (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until opaque.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped garlic to create the aioli.
- Serve shrimp in warm tortillas topped with fresh vegetables, cilantro, lime wedges, and drizzled with garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg