Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight meal with these Blackened Shrimp Tacos! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up tender shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, complemented by a creamy garlic aioli. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings and enjoy a nutritious, protein-packed meal that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 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
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped cilantro, lime, and vegetables for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the peeled shrimp.
- In a separate bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Mix well and toss it with the shrimp until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- For the aioli sauce, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the blackened shrimp in warmed tortillas topped with aioli, cilantro, lime wedges, and any additional vegetables you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg