Conquer weeknights with these Blackened Shrimp Tacos! Tender, juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection and a creamy garlic aioli make this a flavor explosion in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1poundshrimppeeled and deveined
Blackening Spices
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonbrown sugar
1tablespoonolive oil
Garlic Aioli Sauce
¼cupmayonnaise
1teaspoongarlicchopped
1tablespoonlime juice
Serve with
corn tortilla or flour tortillas
cilantrochopped
Lime
Vegetables
Instructions
Add shrimp to a medium bowl.
1 pound shrimp
In another bowl, combine all spices. Add to the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
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
Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook on both sides for 2 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
To make the aioli sauce, stir the mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic
Serve blackened shrimp with rice or tacos and veggies. Garnish with cilantro and lime, and drizzle with the sauce.
corn tortilla or flour tortillas, cilantro, Lime, Vegetables
Notes
You can use store-bought blackening seasoning if you prefer.
Before seasoning, pat your shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps the spices stick better and ensures that your shrimp will sear rather than steam when they hit the pan.
A scorching hot pan is critical for achieving that coveted blackened crust on your shrimp. Just make sure to have your kitchen fan on to handle the smoke.