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Shrimp Tacos on a wooden board

10 minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Safira
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.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6
Calories 163 kcal

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.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 31gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Blackened Shrimp, Blackened Shrimp Tacos
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