Cajun Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

Spicy, blackened shrimp nestled in warm tortillas, topped with a cooling avocado crema and fresh salsa. A creative twist on a classic Cajun dish, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

1 ½ lb large shrimp

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 large avocado

1 lime

¼ cup cilantro

½ cup sour cream

8 corn tortillas

1 cup cherry tomatoes

¼ cup red onion

1 small jalapeno

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Instructions

1
Peel and devein the shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
2
While the shrimp marinates, prepare the avocado crema. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, juice of half the lime, cilantro, and sour cream. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
3
Prepare the salsa. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion and jalapeno. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, juice of the remaining half lime, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and nicely blackened. Do not overcook.
2 min
5
Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. Fill each tortilla with the blackened shrimp, drizzle with avocado crema, and top with the fresh salsa.

Perfect With

Black BeansMexican RiceCorn Salsa