Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

5 from 10 votes

Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Blackened cajun shrimp tacos with Avocado salsa are made with so many fresh ingredients and the blackened cajun shrimp takes it to the next level with flavor! These are some healthy and delicious tacos you have got to try!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time18

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: avocado salsa, blackened cajun shrimp tacos, cajun shrimp

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (you can also remove the tails if you prefer)
1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil

Avocado salsa:

3 roma tomatoes diced
(1) 11-ounce can of yellow corn, drained
(1) 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, diced
2 avocados, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of one lime
salt and pepper to taste
crumbled feta (optional topping)
4-6 flour tortillas

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl add the shrimp and cajun seasoning. Toss until coated. In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil and shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until no longer pink.
To make the avocado salsa: Add the tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, avocado, lime juice and cilantro to a bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the tacos dividing the avocado salsa and topping with shrimp. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Originally Posted on April 2, 2017

Updated on September 21, 2022

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