Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

This is healthy version of tacos with a twist using a Cajun seasonings.

Shrimp Cajun Tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shelled and deveined medium-size shrimp
  • 2 cups Shredded salad greens Lettuce, red or green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Jullienne red pepper
  • 1/4 cup Thinly sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup Diced avocado
  • 2 Jalapeno (grilled)
  • 12 pcs Flour or corn tortilla
  • Lime slices

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Lime

Roasted Cajun Corn Salad

  • 2 cups Frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup Diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup Diced red onions
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonaise
  • 1 tbsp Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cajun Shrimp

  • Combine shrimp and marinade ingredients and let is set for at least an hour.
  • Using a lightly oiled cast iron pan, heat and pan fry each side of the shrimp for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.

Roasted Cajun Corn Salad

  • Make the Roasted Cajun Corn Salad. Set oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients for the Roasted Cajun Corn Salad. Spread evenly of a cookie sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Set aside.

Topping sauce

  • Combine thoroughly mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper on a bowl.

Taco Assembly

  • Lightly roast the tortilla on a heated cast iron.
  • Fill generously with greens, pepper, onions, jalapeno, corn, shrimp and your the topping sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro. Squeeze in some lime juice as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can make the Roasted Cajun Corn Salad ahead.  It is also good as side dish on barbecue dishes or fried fish fillet.