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Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Conquer weeknights with these Blackened Shrimp Tacos! Tender, juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection and a creamy garlic aioli make this a flavor explosion in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
Blackening Spices
- 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
Garlic Aioli Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Serve with
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- cilantro chopped
- lime
- vegetables
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a medium bowl.
- In another bowl, combine all spices. Add to the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook on both sides for 2 minutes.
- To make the aioli sauce, stir the mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Serve blackened shrimp with rice or tacos and veggies. Garnish with cilantro and lime, and drizzle with the sauce.
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Notes
- You can use store-bought blackening seasoning if you prefer.
- Before seasoning, pat your shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps the spices stick better and ensures that your shrimp will sear rather than steam when they hit the pan.
- A scorching hot pan is critical for achieving that coveted blackened crust on your shrimp. Just make sure to have your kitchen fan on to handle the smoke.
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
525mg
(22%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
422IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.