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Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Blackened cajun shrimp tacos with Avocado salsa are made with so many fresh ingredients and the blackened cajun shrimp takes it to the next level with flavor! These are some healthy and delicious tacos you have got to try!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (you can also remove the tails if you prefer)
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Avocado salsa:
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- (1) 11-ounce can of yellow corn, drained
- (1) 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of one lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- crumbled feta (optional topping)
- 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
- Originally Posted on April 2, 2017
- Updated on September 21, 2022
Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
830mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1668IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.