Hot Honey Cajun Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning see notes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
Garlic Lime Crema
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic grated
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Hot Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
To Serve
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocados sliced
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Stir together the honey, sambal oelek, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, salt, and oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the hot honey and toss for about 30 seconds until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Warm the corn tortillas.
- Fill each tortilla with avocado, shrimp, and pickled onions.
- Drizzle with the garlic lime crema and any remaining hot honey. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning for the best sear.
Add the hot honey only after the shrimp are cooked to prevent the honey from burning.
Warm tortillas are much less likely to crack.
Store leftovers separately and assemble just before serving.
Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
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