10 minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos – These easy Tacos loaded with delicious Blackened Shrimp make the most perfect weeknight meal.
The shrimp in this recipe is tossed with smoky herbs and spices, before being pan seared at a high heat.
What is Blackened Shrimp?
Blackening seasoning is made up of punchy herbs and spices and the blackening cooking style is common in Cajun cooking.
The brain child of Chef Paul Prudhomme.
Blackening means that meat, fish or shrimp/prawns coated in blackening seasoning (see below), is pan seared at a high temperature meaning it cooks super quick.
Making it ideal for busy days!
I have used the seasoning and style in this chicken fajitas recipe too.
Ingredients
Blackening Spice is made up of:
Smoked Paprika
Cumin Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Garlic Granules
Onion Powder
Dried Thyme
Brown Sugar (This helps with caramelisation, but it can be skipped)
Dried Oregano
Salt
Black pepper
Other Ingredients:
Tacos/Mini Wraps
Shrimp – Devined, Peeled
Oil or Ghee
Pickles
Salad
Sauces of your choice
How to Make Blackened Seasoning
Cooking Blackened Shrimp is so easy to make. couldn’t be easier to make.
You can make extra seasoning if you like.
Combine Smoked Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Onion Powder, Sugar, Dry Thyme, Dry Oregano, Salt and Pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.
How to Make Blackened Shrimp Tacos
To make the seasoning combine (as above) dry herbs and spices in a bowl and whisk to combine.
I forgot to do that below so just added seasoning on top then mixed through.
Add to the Shrimp and coat thoroughly with your hands.
Heat a pan over medium high heat.
Add Oil.
Add Shrimp.
Cook for 1 – 2 minutes and then flip. Cook for 30 seconds and remove from pan.
Heat the Wraps/Tacos.
Add filling of your choice and top with Shrimp.
Easy peasy!
How to know if the Shrimp is done
It is really easy to overcook shrimp. Here are 2 ways to know when the shrimp is ready:
Colour – The colour changes from grey to pink.
Size and Shape – The Shrimp will shrink and become more closed into a tight c/o shape.
Ways to serve Blackened Shrimp
If you would prefer not to use them in Tacos, try the Shrimp in Pasta, Spaghetti, with Rice, with Veg, in a Salad, in Lettuce Wraps or whatever else you like.
Storage
You can store leftover Shrimp/Prawns in the following ways:
Fridge
Allow the Shrimp to cool then pop in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer
Allow the shrimp to cool then place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To Reheat
Once thawed, add Oil to a pan and simply warm up till the Shrimp feels warm. This shouldn’t take long.
More Wrap Recipes you may enjoy:
Healthy Samosa Recipe – Samosa Wrap
Smoky Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw and Sriracha, Chipotle Mayo
**if you make and enjoy this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating. Please tag us on instagram. We love to see your creations and your feedback helps us to shape future content! we love to hear from you. Thankyou! x
10 minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos
10 minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos - These easy Tacos loaded with delicious Blackened Shrimp make the most perfect weeknight meal.
The shrimp in this recipe is tossed with smoky herbs and spices, before being pan seared at a high heat.
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Dry Oregano
- 1 tsp Dry Thyme
- 2 tsp Garlic Granules
- 1 tsp Onion Powder Optional
- 1 ½ tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 lb Shrimp
- 1 tbsp Oil Veg or Olive
- 6 Tacos
- Picked, Salad, Sauces
Instructions
-
To make the seasoning combine Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Cumin Powder, Dry Oregano, Dry Thyme, Garlic Granules, Onion Powder, Sugar, Salt and Pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
-
Add to the Shrimp and coat thoroughly with your hands.
-
Heat a pan over medium high heat.
-
Add Oil. Add Shrimp. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes and then flip. Cook for 30 seconds and remove from pan.
-
Heat the Wraps/Tacos.
-
Add filling of your choice and top with Shrimp.
Recipe Notes
How to know if the Shrimp is done
It is really easy to overcook shrimp. Here are 2 ways to know when the shrimp is ready:
Colour - The colour changes from grey to pink.
Size and Shape - The Shrimp will shrink and become more closed into a tight c/o shape.
Ways to serve Blackened Shrimp
If you would prefer not to use them in Tacos, try the Shrimp in Pasta, Spaghetti, with Rice, with Veg, in a Salad, in Lettuce Wraps or whatever else you like.
Storage
You can store leftover Shrimp/Prawns in the following ways:
Fridge
Allow the Shrimp to cool then pop in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer
Allow the shrimp to cool then place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To Reheat
Once thawed, add Oil to a pan and simply warm up till the Shrimp feels warm. This shouldn't take long.
Leave a Reply