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 Serving
Method
For the Blackened Shrimp
- 1
Prepare 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 cooked through and have a blackened crust. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Corn Salsa
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and mix well.
For the Spicy Aioli
- 4
Mix Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Adjust spiciness according to your preference.
For the Pickled Onions
- 5
Pickle the Onions
In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer. Add the thinly sliced red onion and remove from heat. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
For Serving
- 6
Assemble Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with blackened shrimp, corn salsa, pickled onions, and a drizzle of spicy aioli.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos with guacamole on the side and a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning over tortilla chips.
