Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJake's Bar & GrillBlackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Bar & Grill
Time30m
Serves4

Blackened Shrimp · Shredded Cabbage · Cilantro Pineapple Pico de Gallo · Lime Crema · Chipotle Aioli Corn Flour Tortilla

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Pico de Gallo

Lime Crema

Chipotle Aioli

Method

Prepare the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Blacken the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with blackening seasoning until well coated. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat.

Make the Pico de Gallo

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare Lime Crema and Chipotle Aioli

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauces

    In separate bowls, mix the sour cream, lime juice, and salt for the lime crema. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice for the chipotle aioli.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 4

    Build the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas. On each tortilla, layer shredded cabbage, blackened shrimp, cilantro, and a generous spoonful of pineapple pico de gallo. Drizzle with lime crema and chipotle aioli.

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