Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Dill Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Dill Sauce
Description
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Dill Sauce combine seasoned shrimp seared in butter to develop a deep, smoky crust. The shrimp are coated with a homemade blackening seasoning that includes paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, delivering layers of spice and herbaceous notes. Cooking the shrimp in butter helps achieve a rich flavor and tender texture inside while maintaining a crisp exterior.
The creamy dill sauce blends Greek yogurt or sour cream with fresh dill, scallions, lime juice, and zest, creating a bright and tangy accompaniment that cools the heat from the blackening seasoning. The tacos are assembled in toasted corn tortillas and topped with shredded cabbage or lettuce for added freshness and crunch.
These tacos work well served as a quick weeknight dinner or light lunch. Using corn tortillas adds a traditional touch, but flour tortillas can be substituted if preferred. The recipe includes tips for making your own blackening seasoning and advice on thawing shrimp safely. The sauce can be prepared ahead to save time, and other taco toppings like avocado or salsa can be added according to taste.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 2 scallions white and green parts, thinly sliced
- lime juice and zest of one
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For the Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- 3 tablespoons blackening seasoning (see notes for making your own)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 corn tortillas toasted (or flour)
- cabbage for serving, optional, or lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Mix ingredients for creamy dill sauce in a bowl. Cover and set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot (this can take a couple of minutes- see notes for other skillet types). Turn on your oven fan- it can get smoky!
- Pat the shrimp as dry as you can. Cover with the blackening seasoning (3 tablespoons), pressing it into the surface of each shrimp on all sides.
- Add butter to the hot skillet until melted. Cook shrimp in butter (2 tablespoons) on medium-high heat on both sides until cooked (2-3 minutes on each side).
- Meanwhile, toast corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over your gas burners, or just microwave them to soften a bit (no need to toast flour tortillas, but I do recommend warming them up).
- Serve tacos by distributing equal amounts of shrimp in the 8 tortillas spread with the creamy dill sauce, topped with shredded cabbage/lettuce.
Notes
- The creamy dill sauce is versatile and can be made in advance for faster assembly.
- Blackening seasoning can be homemade by combining paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- If using a skillet other than cast iron, heat time will be shorter; adjust accordingly.
- Defrost frozen shrimp by soaking in ice water for about 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight; dry thoroughly before seasoning.
- For alternative toppings, try plain sour cream, Greek yogurt, salsa, hot sauce, or avocado slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 303mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 2065mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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