Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

Recipe via Pink Owl Kitchen

To Get:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (can use frozen shrimp)

• 2 TBSP blackening seasoning: 1/2 tsp of the following: paprika; cayenne pepper; dried thyme; dried oregano; garlic powder; salt; black pepper (or skip this step and use a pre-made blackened seasoning!)

• 3 TBSP EVOO

• Lime Crema: 4 TBSP sour cream; Zest & juice of half of a lime; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 cup of crumbled Cotija cheese

• Pico de Gallo for topping

• Fresh cilantro for topping

• Tortilla wraps

To Do: 

1. In a medium bowl, generously season shrimp with blackening spice and add a drizzle of EVOO

2. Gently stir and set aside

3. Heat 2 TBSP of EVOO in a skillet over medium high heat

4. Add shrimp to pan

5. Cook shrimp for about 6-8 minutes until cooked through

6. Wrap tortilla in a damp paper towel and warm in microwave for 45 seconds

7. Spoon 6-8 shrimp in each warm tortilla

8. Drizzle lime crema over taco along with cheese, pico and cilantro

AH.MI TIP: Use AH.MI’s Pico De Gallo recipe under “Snacks and Sides” on the site!