5 from 20 votes
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
These tacos showcase blackened Cajun-spiced shrimp cooked quickly in olive oil, paired with a fresh avocado salsa made of tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. The dish balances smoky, spicy shrimp with a bright, chunky salsa served on warm flour tortillas. Optional feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy topping, making for a flavorful and textured taco perfect for casual meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
415 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp you can also remove the tails if you prefer, jumbo, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Avocado salsa:
- 3 Roma tomato diced
- (1) corn 11-ounce can, drained
- (1) black beans 15 ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- lime juice juice of one lime
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- feta cheese optional topping, crumbled
- 4-6 flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl add the shrimp and cajun seasoning. Toss until coated. In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil and shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until no longer pink.
- To make the avocado salsa: Add the tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, avocado, lime juice and cilantro to a bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the tacos dividing the avocado salsa and topping with shrimp. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If preferred, remove shrimp tails before cooking for easier eating.
- Serve tacos promptly after assembling to keep tortillas from getting soggy and maintain the salsa’s fresh texture.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning amount to control the spice level based on personal preference.
- Feta cheese topping is optional but adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the spicy shrimp and fresh salsa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
830mg
(18%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1668IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 830mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1668IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.