Blackened Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Trio of flour tortilla tacos, fresh pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream
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Ingredients
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Tacos
Pico de Gallo
Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Blackened Shrimp
- 1
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and blackened. Remove from heat.
Make the Pico de Gallo
- 3
- 4
Mix Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice until well combined.
Assemble the Tacos
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
Lightly warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- 7
Fill the Tacos
Place a portion of blackened shrimp onto each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and a dollop of cilantro-lime sour cream.
- 8
Serve
Fold the tortillas and serve the tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.
