Mix Cajun and Tex-Mex with blackened shrimp tacos. Season shrimp with Cajun spices and sear them. Put them in tortillas with fresh toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, and lime crema.

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the Shrimp

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until blackened and cooked through.

Cook the Shrimp

In a small bowl, mix sour cream and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Lime Crema

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with blackened shrimp, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of lime crema. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Assemble the Tacos

Shrimp, peeled and deveined

blackened shrimp tacos

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