Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Chimichurri, cabbage slaw, pineapple pico de gallo, lime sour cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Shrimp
For the Cabbage Slaw
For the Pineapple Pico de Gallo
For the Lime Sour Cream
For Assembly
Method
For the Blackened Shrimp
- 1
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Season the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and the spice mix until well coated.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Cabbage Slaw
- 4
Mix the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- 5
Prepare the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Combine and Toss
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
For the Pineapple Pico de Gallo
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the diced pineapple, diced tomato, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
- 8
Season
Add salt to taste and mix well. Set aside.
For the Lime Sour Cream
- 9
Prepare the Lime Sour Cream
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
For Assembly
- 10
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- 11
Assemble the Tacos
Place a few blackened shrimp on each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw, pineapple pico de gallo, and a drizzle of lime sour cream.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your blackened shrimp tacos!
