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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Dressing

October 4, 2016

In honor of the happiest day of the year (aka National Taco Day), here’s our favorite taco recipe for Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Dressing, originally posted on August 5, 2015:

My first apartment gym faced a Taco Bell. I’d hop on a machine and have no choice but to stare at the people coming in and out. They’d be laughing and smiling, their bellies full of delicious beef supreme chalupas. I’d start thinking about 5-layer grilled stuffed burritos and the last time I had soft chicken tacos and wonder how many calories I’d burn walking to Taco Bell and then I’d look down and see that I was only on minute three. 

You don’t know my pain.

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Once I get a hungering for a craving, it’s hard for me to think about much else. I’ve had weeks eating nothing but tacos. And growing up around so many Tex-Mex restaurants, it’s easy to see why I’ve always got Mexican on my mind!

This recipe is great for satisfying that Mexican food craving, without the guilt. The dressing is made with avocado, cilantro, light sour cream, and honey, and tossed with cabbage and carrots to make a light slaw. Wrap in a warm corn tortilla and top with sauteed shrimp spiced with seasonings, queso fresco, and extra limes, and you’ve got yourself a pretty sweet meal, hombre.

Enjoy!!

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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Dressing
2016-10-04 12:03:33
Serves 4
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
For the shrimp
  1. 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  2. 1 tbsp olive oil
  3. 3/4 tsp chili powder
  4. 1 tsp garlic powder
  5. 1 tsp onion powder
  6. 1 tsp cumin
  7. 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  8. 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  9. 1/2 tsp paprika
  10. 1/4 tsp salt
  11. 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the avocado cilantro dressing
  1. 1 ripe avocado
  2. 1 cup cilantro
  3. 1 garlic clove, minced
  4. 1/2 cup sour cream
  5. 1/4 cup water
  6. 1 large lime, juiced
  7. 1 tsp honey
  8. 1/2 tsp salt
For the tacos
  1. 8 corn tortillas
  2. 1 cup green cabbage, sliced finely
  3. 1 cup red cabbage, sliced finely
  4. 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  5. queso fresco, crumbled
For the shrimp
  1. Combine dry seasonings in a bowl.
  2. Rinse the shrimp and pat it dry. In a deep sautée pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add shrimp. Sprinkle with dry seasonings, and let cook on both sides until fully cooked and opaque through the middle. Set the shrimp aside.
For the avocado cilantro dressing
  1. Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.
For the tacos
  1. Combine the sliced cabbage and carrots. Pour in enough dressing to lightly coat vegetables and stir.
  2. Warm the tortillas on both sides in a heated pan. Place the cabbage and carrot slaw at the bottom of each taco, and top with shrimp. Garnish with cheese, additional cilantro and limes.
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  1. emptynestfulltum says

    October 4, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Ohh my… When can I move in 🙂

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    • Jasmine says

      October 4, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Haha! Come on down! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Roberta Briffa says

    October 4, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    Lovely recipe Jasmine…I think I know your pain though. The gym I used to visit back in England had a coffee shop in it! After a session all I craved was a muffin and a thick gloopy hot chocolate, especially in winter! Bah!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 4, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Ohhh, yes you do! It would be hard to turn down a freshly basked pastry and a hot sweet drink especially on those cold days!

      Reply
  3. polentaebaccala says

    October 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Nice 🙂
    Jasmine, I like your blog and I would like to get notifications in the “reader” section of wordpress, but I cannot find the button “follow” in your homepage!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you!! And thank you for letting me know – I will look into it. I bet it’s a plugin I can add! 🙂

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      • polentaebaccala says

        October 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Yes, it’s a plugin, it makes very easy to follow your website 🙂

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  4. lynne hoareau says

    October 5, 2016 at 2:33 am

    I felt your pain reading about you being in the gym and the Taco Bell being right in your view….definitely not cool 🙂
    Anyway, your shrimp tacos look amazing !!! I haven’t had tacos for quite some time, so I think these will be very welcomed with my family. Have a beautiful week. x

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    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Oh, awesome!! I hope you guys like it if you do end up trying it. Have a great week, Lynne!

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  5. Dana @ IveGotCake says

    October 5, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Oh Jasmine!! How beautiful!
    You know I can’t ever keep track of all the National_____ Days, I just never know what’s coming up when, haha!!
    I really like that you made it with shrimp because shrimp tacos are my favorite everrrrrr!

    You have a lovely blog girl <3

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    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Thanks so much, Dana!!! 😀

      Reply
  6. Archana says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:56 am

    LOVE tacos. And this recipe looks delish!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Thank you, Archana!

      Reply
  7. patrick @alldayieat.com says

    October 5, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    great photos and recipes, bookmarked this to try. keep up the great work!!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 6, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thank you, Patrick!

      Reply
  8. Rhonda Sittig says

    October 6, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Oh Jasmine! These might be your most luscious photos yet!! Or maybe I just love love tacos!! This recipe look simple enough and so delicious! I will be making it soon! I always love opening up your blog–know there’ll be gorgeous photos and something I’d love to eat!! take care friend. xox

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    • Jasmine says

      October 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Your sweet comments always make my day!! Have a great weekend, Rhonda!!

      Reply
  9. Sadie's Nest says

    October 6, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    It’s all about balance! 😉 These look great!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 6, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks, Sadie!

      Reply
  10. parparvan says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Wow!!! Wow!! once again can I beg of you to please move to Vancouver and be my real life friend so I can come over for Taco night?! This looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 7, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Haha, thank you – on my way, Par!! <3

      Reply
  11. Lynz Real Cooking says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    I love your stories and this recipe is so good!

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    • Jasmine says

      October 24, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you, Lynn!

      Reply
  12. sweetgreenkitchen says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    There is a taco shack right off the beach where we vacation every summer in Delaware. I always get my favorite blackened shrimp tacos from them. Yours look just as delicious, maybe even more so, since now I can make them myself all year long!

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    • Jasmine says

      November 3, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      What a fun tradition!! Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Valerie says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    What a delicious looking recipe! I just shrimp tacos.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 10, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Thank you, Valerie!

      Reply

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