Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's); 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Cooking spray; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 cup diced plum tomato; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and roughly mashed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup diced plum tomato
1 ripe avocado, peeled and roughly mashed

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Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
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Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to bag; seal and shake well to coat. Remove shrimp.
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Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes per side or until done.
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Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat directly on the eye of a burner for about 15 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Divide shrimp evenly among tortillas; divide tomato, avocado, and sauce evenly among tacos.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's), 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Blackened Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

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