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Blackened shrimp tacos with cilantro-lime slaw and avocado

Blackened shrimp tacos with cilantro-lime slaw and avocado.

Ingredients

Blackened shrimp

  • 1 1/2 lb shrimp (devein and remove tails)
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Slaw cilantro lime sauce

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup green onions
  • 3/4 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 lime juice (from 3 limes)
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3-4 cups shredded cabbage mix

Other

  • corn tortillas
  • avocado

Directions

  1. 1

    Devein and remove tails from shrimp.

  2. 2

    Pat dry and add blackened seasoning.

  3. 3

    Mix and set aside.

  4. 4

    In a blender combine all ingredients for cilantro lime sauce except for the shredded cabbage.

  5. 5

    Once blended pour about 1/2-3/4 of sauce onto the cabbage, mix, and set aside.

  6. 6

    In a medium pan heat olive oil over medium heat and cook shrimp, flipping a few times.

  7. 7

    While the shrimp is cooking start to warm your tortillas in a non stick pan over medium heat.

  8. 8

    Once shrimp is cooked, remove from pan and set aside.

  9. 9

    To assemble spread avocado on bottom of warm tortilla, add the slaw mixture on top, then add blackened shrimp.

  10. 10

    Drizzle lime juice on top and enjoy!