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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with a Creamy Garlic Aioli

Irresistible Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Garlic Aioli

Delight in Blackened Shrimp Tacos with a Creamy Garlic Aioli, a quick and tasty dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder can use cayenne for heat
  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoked for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh for brighter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
For the Creamy Garlic Aioli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise for creamy base
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
For Assembly
  • 4 tortillas corn or flour use corn for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh garnish
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving
  • 1 cup vegetables like cabbage or avocado

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and shimmer. Arrange shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth to create the garlic aioli.
  4. Warm tortillas briefly, place shrimp on each, top with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and vegetables, then drizzle with garlic aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure skillet is hot before adding shrimp for best blackening. Customize toppings as desired.

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