Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 head lettuce, shredded; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1/2 large mango, chopped; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided; 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, divided; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound mahi mahi fillets; 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste; 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (such as Louisiana Fish Fry Products); 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 large mango, chopped
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound mahi mahi fillets
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (such as Louisiana Fish Fry Products)
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

1
Combine lettuce, tomato, mango, red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, and 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; mix together. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate salsa until ready to serve.
2
Mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, and remaining lemon juice in a small bowl.
3
Coat shrimp and mahi mahi fillets with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and cover with blackening and Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook until fish is golden, firm, and easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place fillets on a plate. Add shrimp to the pan; cook until opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
4
Spread a layer of the sriracha-mayonnaise sauce over each tortilla. Add shrimp to 1 tortilla and mahi mahi to the other. Add mango salsa to both.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 head lettuce, shredded, 1 large tomato, chopped, 1/2 large mango, chopped, 1/2 large red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cajun 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.

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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos

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