Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 pound medium-to-large shrimp ((thawed, peeled, tails off))
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Cayenne pepper (to taste (optional, I added a small pinch))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 8-10 medium flour tortillas
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Tomatoes (chopped)
  • Avocado (chopped)
  • Red onions (chopped)
  • Cilantro (chopped)
  • Lettuce (I used butter leaf)
  • Mexican shredded cheese blend 
  • Lime wedges

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F to warm the tortillas. Wrap them in foil and place them in the oven.
  • Prep your shrimp and dry them off using paper towel. Add them to a medium bowl along with the blackening herbs/spices and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss them until they're evenly coated. Let them sit for 15 minutes so they become more flavorful.
  • Meanwhile, prep your taco toppings.
  • Heat a large cast-iron (ideal, but ok if you don't have one) skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and when it's shimmering, add the shrimp. Cook for 1-3 min/side (depends on what size shrimp you're using) or until they've turned pink and are cooked through. You may need to do 2 batches. Add more olive oil to the second batch if the pan looks really dry.
  • Take tortillas out of the oven and top tacos as desired. Serve with a generous squeeze of lime juice.