Cajun Shrimp Tacos
Cajun Shrimp Tacos with cilantro lime crema are bursting with amazing flavor and are a great way to change up Taco Tuesday. Pan seared shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices are nestled in a warm tortilla with a cool and refreshing homemade crema creating one delicious meal!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, and deveined
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
For the Crema:
- 2 Tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or full fat greek yogurt
For the tacos:
- 8 6” tortillas I used yellow corn
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large avocado
- ½ a red onion diced
- 4 oz. cotija cheese
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Leaves from several stalks of cilantro
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with spices and sauté in oil 1-2 minutes on each side until just done. (shrimp will be white on the inside, with some pink on the outside).
- Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, blend crema ingredients together.
- Serve shrimp and crema together with tortillas and toppings (listed above)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg