Description
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines smoky, spicy shrimp with a crisp, refreshing slaw. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The delightful contrast of flavors and textures will impress your family and guests alike. Customize with your favorite toppings to make each bite even more delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp: Mix olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare slaw: In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lime juice; pour over cabbage mixture and toss well.
- Cook shrimp: Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and charred.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas in a skillet, layer with blackened shrimp and slaw, then add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg