10-Min Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Spicy cajun shrimp seared in a cast iron skillet, served in warm tortillas with creamy slaw and lime. Fast, craveable, and pure comfort in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 tbsp cajun spice blend
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (pre-shredded cabbage and carrot)
- 4 count flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 count lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with cajun spice blend and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add shrimp and sear without moving for 90 seconds until the bottoms turn opaque and edges blacken.
- 4
Flip shrimp and sear 60 seconds more until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Stir sour cream, 1 tbsp lime juice, and salt into coleslaw mix until evenly coated.
- 6
Warm tortillas in the same skillet 30 seconds per side. Divide shrimp and slaw among tortillas, squeeze lime over top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- tongs or fork
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