15-Min Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Crema
Blackened shrimp hits a warm tortilla with tangy crema slaw and a sprinkle of crispy Cajun spice. Fast enough for a weeknight snack, impressive enough to serve.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (pre-shredded cabbage)
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 4 count flour tortillas (6-inch)
Instructions
- 1
Mix sour cream with half the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Toss coleslaw mix with the crema until coated.
- 2
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with Cajun seasoning and the remaining lime juice until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Working in one batch, sear shrimp 90 seconds per side without moving — edges should turn opaque.
- 4
Warm tortillas in the same skillet for 10 seconds per side, stacking them as they finish.
- 5
Divide crema slaw among tortillas. Top with shrimp and serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- tongs
- paper towels
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