Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Garlic Aioli
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
lackened Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Creamy Garlic Aioli:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
Taco Assembly:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup diced avocado
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp:
- Season the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Coat evenly.
- Heat the Pan: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Place shrimp in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until blackened and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Make the Garlic Aioli:
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, and salt. Adjust to taste.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Fill the Tacos: Divide the blackened shrimp among the tortillas.
- Add Toppings: Layer with shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the Aioli: Spoon the creamy garlic aioli over the tacos.
- Serve with Lime Wedges: Squeeze fresh lime juice on top before eating.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g