blackened shrimp tacos

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Nov 21, 2015

I just love shellfish.....shrimp, scallops....delicious to me no matter how they are prepared. I also love to blacken fish and shrimp. This taco takes advantage of blackened shrimp.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • - cooking spray
  • 8 - corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1/2 cup plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 - avocado, ripe, peeled and roughly mashed

How To Make blackened shrimp tacos

  • Step 1
    Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to the bag; seal and shake well to coat. Remove shrimp.
  • Step 3
    Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add shrip; cook 2 minutes per side or until done (C-shaped, not O.)
  • Step 4
    Working with one tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium high heat directly on the eye of a burner for about 15 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Divide the shrimp evenly among the tortillas; divide tomato, avocado, and reserved sauce evenly among the tacos.

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Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #avocados
Keyword: #tomatoes
Keyword: #Blackened
Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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