Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Cajun Crema
Spiced shrimp seared in a screaming-hot skillet, topped with cool Cajun crema and crispy slaw, served in warm tortillas with lime. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage + carrot)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 count corn tortillas (6-inch)
Instructions
- 1
Mix sour cream, mayo, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, coating all sides evenly.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 90 seconds per side without stirring. Stop when opaque.
- 5
Toss coleslaw with lime juice and a pinch of salt until slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
- 6
Warm tortillas in the skillet 20 seconds per side. Fill with shrimp, slaw, crema. Serve with lime.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- large skillet (12-inch)
- tongs
- spoon
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