Blackened Shrimp Tacos M (gc) Recipe
cajun spiced shrimp, corn salsa, spicy aioli & pickled onions with tajin chips + guacamole
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Shrimp
For the Corn Salsa
For the Spicy Aioli
For the Pickled Onions
For Assembly
Method
Preparing the Blackened Shrimp
- 1
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are blackened and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Corn Salsa
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Preparing the Spicy Aioli
- 4
Mix the Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Pickling the Onions
- 5
Prepare the Pickling Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 6
Assembling the Tacos
- 7
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- 8
Build the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer the blackened shrimp, corn salsa, a drizzle of spicy aioli, and top with pickled onions.
- 9
Serve
Serve the tacos with guacamole and tajin chips on the side for dipping.
