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Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Blackened Shrimp Tacos is a delicious recipe that is made with simple ingredients. This quick and easy recipe makes for a family favorite meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil divided
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups coleslaw mix shredded cabbage and carrots
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos:
- 12 corn tortillas 6 inches
- 1 cup crumbled Cojita cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Mix together the seasoning for the shrimp in a small mixing bowl. Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- Coat the shrimp with 1 Tablespoon of Avocado Oil. Then add in the seasoning mixture and toss to coat the shrimp with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat (approximately 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit). Spread the remaining avocado oil onto the pan.
- Add the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes. Do not move it to get a nice blackened coating on the shrimp. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Mix together the slaw ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Then it’s time to build the tacos.
- Divide the shrimp and slaw evenly between the tortillas.
- Top the tortillas with the fresh cilantro and cojita cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- These tacos are best served fresh but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
415mg
(17%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.