Description
Whip up these vibrant Cajun Shrimp Tacos for a lightning-fast, flavor-packed dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll love the spicy kick and the fresh, zesty toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, hot sauce
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (you can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or warm them in a dry skillet).
- Fill each warm tortilla with the cooked Cajun shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and your favorite optional toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Cajun seasoning.
- If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own blend with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano.
- Feel free to customize your tacos with any of your favorite taco toppings!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg