Description
These 15 Minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos are bold, spicy, and incredibly quick to make. Featuring smoky seasoned shrimp, crunchy slaw, and a creamy lime crema, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or a casual weekend dinner.
Ingredients
1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lime juice
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and fully cooked.
- While shrimp cooks, warm the tortillas and prepare the slaw.
- Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to make a quick crema.
- Assemble tacos by layering slaw on tortillas, topping with shrimp, and drizzling with crema.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use chipotle powder or Cajun seasoning for a flavor variation.
Add avocado or guacamole for a creamy element.
Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
Top with pineapple salsa or mango for sweet-spicy flavor.
Pickled onions or jalapeños add extra crunch and heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 155mg