Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe
cajun spiced shrimp, corn salsa, spicy aioli & pickled onions with tajin chips + guacamole
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Corn Salsa
Spicy Aioli
Pickled Onions
Tacos
Guacamole
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Corn Salsa Preparation
- 3
Mix the Salsa
In a bowl, combine the corn, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Spicy Aioli Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Pickled Onions Preparation
- 5
Pickle the Onions
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the sliced red onion in a bowl and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Taco Assembly
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer the blackened shrimp, corn salsa, pickled onions, and drizzle with spicy aioli. Sprinkle Tajin seasoning on top.
