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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos topped with a refreshing avocado salsa! Bursting with fresh ingredients, these tacos elevate your meal experience to new heights. They are not only healthy but also incredibly tasty—definitely a must-try!
I have an undeniable love for tacos in all their forms. Each variety offers its own unique taste, and there’s always something new to explore. If you’re looking for more taco inspiration, check out some of my favorites: Carne Asada Tacos, Best Ever Birria Tacos, or Beef Brisket Tacos!
Reader Feedback
“I made these last night and they were AMAZING! The combination of the spicy Cajun shrimp and the cool salsa was perfect. Five stars from my family—we’re even using the leftover salsa as a dip today!” – Gina
Recipe Overview
The star of this dish is undoubtedly the blackened Cajun shrimp. I adore Cajun seasoning because it combines multiple spices that deliver an incredible kick! It perfectly coats the shrimp while creating a delightful crispy edge. When paired with creamy avocado salsa wrapped in a warm tortilla, it’s simply divine.
For filling these tacos, I knew avocado salsa had to be included—it’s one of my favorites! Imagine fresh avocados mingling with tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn—all brightened up by a squeeze of lime juice. This combination truly elevates your taco game!
Ingredients for Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos
These tacos are straightforward to prepare! The inclusion of avocado salsa means you won’t need individual toppings; everything is combined into one flavorful mix ready to go! For precise measurements, refer to the recipe card at the end.
- Jumbo Shrimp: Feel free to use frozen shrimp that is already peeled and deveined for convenience.
- Cajun Seasoning: You can purchase this pre-made or whip up your own using my homemade recipe!
- Olive Oil: This helps adhere seasonings onto the shrimp.
- Feta Cheese (optional): A sprinkle adds extra flavor if desired.
- Flour Tortillas: Store-bought or homemade work well; corn tortillas are also an option if preferred.
Avocado Salsa Ingredients:
- Roma Tomatoes: Dice them according to your preference.
- Yellow Corn: Canned corn works great here; fresh off-the-cob or thawed frozen corn can be used too.
- Black Beans: Rinse and drain before adding them into your mix.
- Red Onion: Ideal for raw consumption due to its milder flavor.
- Avocados: Dice just before serving to prevent browning.
- Cilantro: Adds freshness and enhances flavor beautifully.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice will brighten up all flavors—bottled works too but fresh is best!
How To Prepare Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos
If you thought gathering ingredients was easy wait until you see how simple it is to make these tacos—just three steps stand between you and mouthwatering goodness!
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Cook Shrimp: In a medium bowl combine shrimp with cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat then add seasoned shrimp cooking for 2–3 minutes until they turn opaque.
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Prepare Avocado Salsa: In another bowl mix together diced tomatoes, corn (drained), black beans (rinsed), red onion (diced), avocados (diced), cilantro along with salt & pepper according to taste.
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Assemble Your Tacos: Fill each tortilla generously with avocado salsa followed by cooked shrimp on top; finish off by sprinkling feta cheese if desired—and serve immediately!
Variations
Feel free to customize these blackened Cajun shrimp tacos based on personal preferences:
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Seasoning Options: While cajun seasoning packs plenty of flavor consider trying out my homemade blackening spice blend—it offers similar yet distinct tastes that could provide delightful variety across different servings!
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Alternative Toppings: If avocado isn’t quite what you’re after try shredded purple cabbage topped off alongside feta cheese & cilantro drizzled lightly with lime juice instead—they’ll still pack tons of flavor without missing out on freshness!
Storing Leftover Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos
To keep leftovers fresh store each component separately:
In The Refrigerator: Place unused cooked shrimps & prepared avocado salsas into airtight containers where they’ll stay good for about two days max! Reheating Shrimps: Warm them gently over medium heat in skillet drizzled lightly w/olive oil till heated through (~1–2 mins).
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Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients List:
▢ 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
▢ 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
Avocado Salsa Ingredients:
▢ 3 roma tomatoes diced
▢ 11-ounce can yellow corn drained
▢ 15-ounce can black beans rinsed/drained
▢ ½ red onion diced
▢ 2 avocados diced
▢¼ cup chopped cilantro
▢ Juice from one lime
▢ Salt & pepper as needed
▢ Crumbled feta optional topping
▢4–6 flour tortillas
Instructions Summary:
In medium bowl toss together shrimps + cajuns seasonings till coated then cook over med-high heat w/olive oil ~2–3 mins until no longer pink inside .
For making salsas combine all listed ingredients mixing well adjusting salt/pepper accordingly .
Finally assemble taco shells layering first w/salsa then topping generously w/cooked shrimps finishing off optionally sprinkling crumbled fetas before serving hot right away !
Originally published April 2nd ,2017 | Updated September21st ,2022
Nutritional Information per Serving (approximate) : Calories –415 kcal | Carbs –29g | Protein –21g | Fat –26g | Saturated Fat –4g| Polyunsaturated Fat -4g| Monounsaturated Fat -16 g| Trans fat <0 .01 g| Cholesterol -143 mg| Sodium -875 mg| Potassium -830 mg| Fiber -9 g | Sugar <5 g Vitamin A ~1668 IU Vitamin C ~18mg Calcium~130mg Iron~(approx)~<5mg
About Alyssa Rivers
Alyssa Rivers is not only an accomplished food photographer but also author behind ‘The Tried-and-Tested Cookbook’. With her passion rooted deeply within culinary arts she has seen her recipes featured across platforms like Good Morning America , Today Food , Buzzfeed among others .
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