Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Blackened Shrimp Tacos, a dish that transforms busy weeknights into culinary adventures. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up these tantalizing tacos featuring tender shrimp seasoned with a smoky spice blend and topped with a creamy garlic aioli. Perfectly versatile, they can be served in either corn or flour tortillas, making them suitable for all tastes. Whether it’s a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress with its quick preparation and vibrant flavors.
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 (for aioli)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp and spice mixture (chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar). Toss to coat.
- 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 pink and slightly charred.
- For the aioli, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
- Assemble tacos using your choice of tortillas. Top with shrimp, drizzle with aioli, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg