Description
These Blackened Shrimp Tacos are a flavorful and quick meal featuring seasoned shrimp cooked in butter and served with a creamy, spicy slaw on warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, these tacos combine bold blackened seasoning with a zesty sriracha-lime slaw and fresh avocado for a delicious contrast of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp, thawed & peeled, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 tablespoons blackened seasoning
Slaw
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup chopped red onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
To Serve
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado, chopped or sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and run under cool water until fully thawed. Peel and devein if necessary, removing tails.
- Make the slaw dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Mix well until smooth.
- Mix the slaw: Add shredded cabbage, chopped red onions, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss everything until the cabbage mixture is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as preferred.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle evenly with blackened seasoning. Cook, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm corn tortillas on a skillet or in the oven until pliable and soft.
- Assemble the tacos: Place cooked shrimp onto each tortilla, top with the prepared slaw, add sliced or chopped avocado, and garnish with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of blackened seasoning and sriracha to control the spice level.
- Using fresh lime juice elevates the flavors significantly.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking and improve flavor.
- Blackened seasoning can be homemade or purchased from the store for convenience.
