Best 6 Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipes

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Shrimp tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. One of the most popular ways to prepare shrimp tacos is to blacken them, which gives them a slightly charred flavor and a crispy texture. Blackened shrimp tacos can be made with a variety of ingredients, including your favorite taco toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. They can also be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for the best blackened shrimp tacos, as well as some tips for making them at home.

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BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS



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These are loaded shrimp tacos. They are filled with spicy blackened shrimp, chipotle slaw, and mango salsa. A sprinkling of Cotija cheese and a drizzle of chipotle dressing make these tacos the absolute best.

Provided by Dahn Boquist

Categories     Main Dish

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 28

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 to 2 chipotle peppers* from a can
1 cabbage, shredded (about 6 to 7 cups)
2 carrots, shredded
5 to 6 green onions, thinly sliced
5 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano,
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
8 to 10 corn or flour tortillas
Mango salsa
4 green onions, sliced
4 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice, honey and chipotle peppers in a small dish. Mix until well combined.
  • Place the cabbage, carrots and green onions in a large bowl. Stir 1/2 to 3/4 of the dressing into the cabbage. Reserve the rest of the dressing for drizzling over the tacos. Cover the slaw and place in the refrigerator until later.
  • In a small dish, combine the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, cayenne, and pepper.
  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl and toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoning blend. Toss to coat the shrimp in the seasoning.
  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Working in batches, add the shrimp and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes until the shrimp are pink. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl as soon as they finish cooking.
  • Place some slaw on a tortilla shell. Top with shrimp, mango salsa, green onions, and Cotija cheese. Serve with extra chipotle dressing and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 121 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 998 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

15 MINUTE EASY BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS



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These Blackened Shrimp Tacos are an insanely delicious meal with blackened shrimp, avocado, mango, purple cabbage, fresh lime and cilantro. They make a healthy and flavorful meal everyone will love with only 15 minutes of preparation. Good to the last bite!

Provided by TipBuzz

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, thawed)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground thyme
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
8 pieces tortillas (flour or corn, 8-inch)
2 medium avocados (in chunks)
1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
1 medium mango (in chunks)
1 lime (1 tbsp juice)
cilantro (optional for serving)
sour cream (optional for serving)

Steps:

  • Thaw the shrimp if needed and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp to the seasoning and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the avocado, mango and red cabbage in a bowl and toss with lime juice. Set aside.
  • Place a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add olive oil and garlic and fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and start to curl. Remove from heat.
  • Heat the tacos in a dry skillet, if desired.
  • Assemble the tacos: place a few shrimp into the tortillas followed by a large spoonful of salsa. Garnish with optional cilantro and sour cream. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS



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Make and share this Blackened Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Mexican

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup plum tomato, diced
1 ripe avocado, peeled and roughly mashed

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to bag; seal and shake well to coat. Remove shrimp.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes per side or until done.
  • Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat directly on the eye of a burner for about 15 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Divide shrimp evenly among tortillas; divide tomato, avocado, and sauce evenly among tacos.

BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS



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Smoky and spicy shrimp, sweet and tangy slaw, and a zesty garlic lime sauce make these Blackened Shrimp Tacos seriously delicious!

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/3 cup mayonnaise ($0.40)
1/2 Tbsp honey ($0.06)
1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.06)
1 tsp red wine vinegar ($0.02)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
1/2 bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) ($.75)
3 green onions, sliced ($0.28)
1/3 cup mayonnaise ($0.40)
1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika ($0.02)
1/8 tsp salt ($0.01)
1 lime (1 Tbsp juice) ($0.39)
1 Tbsp smoked paprika ($0.30)
1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10)
1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)
1/2 tsp cumin ($0.05)
1/4 tsp cayenne ($0.03)
1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
1/4 tsp onion powder ($0.03)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp (30/40 count) ($4.00)
1 Tbsp butter ($0.13)
1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)
6 small corn tortillas ($0.30)
3 green onions, sliced ($0.28)

Steps:

  • To prepare the coleslaw dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Place the coleslaw mix and sliced green onions in a bowl and add about 3/4 of the dressing. Stir until everything is coated in dressing, then add more dressing if desired. Refrigerate the slaw until ready to serve.
  • To prepare the smoky garlic lime sauce, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the juice from half a lime (about 1 Tbsp) in a small bowl. Save the other half of the lime to serve as wedges with the finished tacos.
  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, toast the tortillas on each side until browned on the edges. Place the toasted tortillas on stacked on a plate and covered with a towel until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the blackening seasoning by stirring together the smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Pour the seasoning over the shrimp and stir until the shrimp are coated.
  • Add the butter and minced garlic to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for about one minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté just until the shrimp is firm (about 3-5 minutes). Remove the skillet from the heat to prevent over cooking the shrimp.
  • To serve the tacos, place about 1/4 cup coleslaw in each tortilla, top with 3 shrimp, a drizzle of the smoky garlic lime sauce, and a few sliced green onions. Squeeze a wedge of fresh lime over top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 303.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.32 g, Protein 10.38 g, Fat 21.83 g, Fiber 3.77 g, Sodium 740.63 mg

BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREAM



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Make and share this Blackened Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 33m

Yield 10 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 red onion, julienned
2 Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted and peeled
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, divided
1/2 cup julienned jicama
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
salt
10 tortillas
10 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil for 1 minute. Place onions in a bowl; pour vinegar mixture over onions; chill until ready to serve.
  • In a blender, puree avocados with sour cream, half of the lime juice and salt to taste; set aside. In a small bowl, combine jicama, cabbage, half of the oil (1 tablespoon), the remaining lime juice (1/2 lime) and a pinch of salt; toss.
  • Season shrimp with blackening spice. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan to smoking hot, add shrimp; saute until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • To serve, warm tortillas and fill with jicama salad, shrimp, avocado cream, red onions (from vinegar mixture) and 1 sprig of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 712.5, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 12.5, Protein 12.9

BLACKENED SHRIMP



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A very simple recipe for blackened shrimp using my blackened seasoning. If you don't eat them straight out the pan, they're very good dipped in garlic brown butter or cocktail sauce.

Provided by The Grazing Glutton

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 7m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces raw shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Cajun blackened seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a bowl. Season with blackened seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 1 minute per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 270.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 531.4 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect blackened flavor, ensure your cast-iron skillet is piping hot before adding the shrimp. This creates a flavorful crust while keeping the shrimp tender and juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary to prevent steaming and ensure even browning.
  • Use a variety of spices to create a flavorful blackened seasoning. The recipe provided offers a blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, but feel free to adjust the proportions or add other spices like smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them and remove them from the heat as soon as they turn opaque and pink.
  • Serve the blackened shrimp tacos immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

This blackened shrimp taco recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The combination of flavorful blackened shrimp, fresh toppings, and soft tortillas is sure to be a hit with everyone. With a bit of preparation and attention to detail, you can create a restaurant-quality taco experience in the comfort of your own home. So fire up your skillet and get ready to enjoy these tasty blackened shrimp tacos!

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