Blackened Shrimp Tacos
These bold and zesty blackened shrimp tacos are packed with smoky spices and topped with lime-dressed cabbage slaw and creamy avocado—perfect for taco night or a quick summer dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed
- Optional: sour cream or crema hot sauce, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix shrimp with oil and blackened spices. Toss to coat.
- Sear shrimp 2–3 min per side. Set aside.
- Toss cabbage with lime juice and salt.
- Warm tortillas in skillet.
- Assemble tacos with slaw, shrimp, avocado, crema, and toppings.
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Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference—½ teaspoon gives medium heat.
- You can substitute the cabbage with a bagged coleslaw mix for a quicker prep.
- These tacos are also great with grilled shrimp if you prefer a smokier flavor.