So how do you guys feel about some shrimp?
Spicy, saucy Cajun shrimp…..tacos!
Because really tacos make everything just that much better.
Question. Sex and the City, did you guys watch it? Ah forget it, that is a stupid question. I know almost all of you probably watched it religiously and loved every minute of it.
Here is the thing. I have never seen an episode. Well at least a full one, I have seen a scene with Mr. Big where I am pretty sure Carrie was yelling at him. I guess I just never really jumped on the band wagon. I know, the horror. It never really interested me and honestly I do not watch much TV.I was reading one of my many magazines that I subscribe to that seem to pile up and not get read till a month later. Most are foodie magazines, but some of them throw in a little celeb talk. I was reading a story on Anna Sophia Rob and the Carries Dairies (the prequel to Sex and the City). This for some reason intrigued me, like it made me want to hunker down and watch the series from the beginning (I think it started January 15th). Maybe it is because I read that Anna was from Denver or maybe it was that her love interest is Austin Butler. Yeah, that was probably it. I’m pretty much a sucker for any show with drama and some romance (uh, Parenthood anyone).
Maybe if I start with the prequel it will get me pumped for the real Sex and The City. I guess I know what I am doing this weekend.
K, I feel better now.
Back to the Tacos? Cool.
I pretty much made the best shrimp Tacos. They are saucy, spicy and just bursting with flavor and the homemade hard taco shells add a nice crunch!
Oh, and did I mention it’s a quick cooker! Like 25-35 minutes and even shorter if you buy that super fancy (but way too expensive, for me anyway), super convenient already peeled shrimp!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined (preferably wild caught)
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced very thin
- 1 small orange bell pepper, sliced very thin
- 1 (14 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomates
- 1 avocado, diced for serving
- shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a glass measuring cup or small bowl combine the oregano, thyme, basil, cayenne, creole seasoning, cajun seasoning, pepper and salt. Whisk to combine. Working with four tortillas at a time, microwave them for 1-2 minutes. Quickly rub with olive oil and sprinkle one side with the spice mixture. Just do a sprinkle, about 1/2 teaspoon to 3/4 teaspoon, on each tortilla reserving the rest of the spice mixture for later. Place tortillas on a taco mold if you have one. If not, invert a regular-sized muffin tin. Fold the tortillas gently and prop up between the bottom of 4 muffin cups. Bake at 450ºF for 5-7 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 7-10 minutes, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spice mix. Sauté until just beginning to turn opaque in center, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- To the same skillet add the bell pepper and saute about 5 minutes until slightly soft, but still crisp. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes and then add then add the shrimp back and toss well. Simmer one more minute and then remove from heat. Taste and add a teaspoon or so more of the spice mixture if desired.
- Fill the taco shells with the shrimp and peppers and top with cheddar cheese and avocado if desired.
Cajun Shrimp Tacos. They are kind of amazing.
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Wow these look great. Going to put on next weeks menu. Pinning now
Good luck with the Sex and the city marathon. Loved sex and city. Carrie diaries not so much gave up half way through second episode.
Oh man I’m hungry now lol. these look so good and I love shrimp so this is definitely going on my list to try. I never watched Sex and the City but I always hear how good the series was so I may just go ahead and get my hands on season one
p.s. found you through Show and Share Wednesdays.
We love shrimp and we love tacos, so this is a perfect combo for us!! I’d love if you’d come link up to Simple Supper Tuesday
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You almost made me lick the computer screen with this one! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
This look and sound amazing……I have some wild caught shrimp in my freezer just waiting to be used.
Pinned. These look so delicious. Thanks for sharing. I saw you on The Country Cook link party. Have a great day.
Thanks for pinning!
These look amazing–thank you so much for the recipe!
I love shrimp and will be making this soon. They sound so good especially with the homemade taco shells!! Awesome
Yum, yum, yum!! I love corn tortilla tacos, I love shrimp too!! Delicioso! Visiting from On the Menu Monday!
I love shrimp tacos and yours looks fantastic. I could just imagine the spicy sweet shrimp. YUM! I’d love for you to come link up to Simple Supper Tuesday!
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I love shrimp, I love tacos, and I love Cajun food, so these sound AMAZING! I’m going to pin this and make them for dinner next week!
wowzers these look amazing! definite pin so I can try them out!
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Shrimp and tacos – two of my favorite things! And my husband doesn’t like shrimp (crazy pants) so that means more for me! I’ll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!
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Thanks for linking up!
Sumo:)
Thanks do much for featuring me!
Omg these look soooo good! I’m pregnant and now officially craving tacos
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Mmm! Those look SO good! Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’d be thrilled if you’d consider linking it up at my party this weekend…http://www.oneartsymama.com/2013/02/shine-on-fridays-67-and-giveaway.html
Yummy…I’ve never had shrimp tacos before…they look amazing and I’m sure they will taste equally good!
Thanks for posting…came over from A Pinch of Joy Sunday Party! Have a great week!
I want some!!!!!! YUM!!!
Thanks so much for partying at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!!
I made these tonight…so gooooood!! Love love love.
Ya! I so glad you made them and loved them! Thanks for letting me know!
I made these tonight and WOW are they good! It was so hard to stop eating these, there is so much flavor! I sprinkled a little fresh cilantro on the tops of my taco along with the avocado and cheese but everything else I did exactly as directed, and my husband and I couldn’t get enough of it!! Thanks for a wonderful dinner, this will be a repeat for sure in my kitchen
YES! I am so glad you guys love these!! Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment!
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I made these a few weeks ago..definitely one of my favorite recipes! So easy and so good.
YEAH! Thanks so much for trying these! I am so happy you loved them!!
seriously…the best looking tacos I’ve ever seen!! you are AMAZING girl
Thank you so much Heather!
Your pictures are GORGEOUS. Your seasoning and style is amazing — BUT, being a true southern girl, a cajun seafood cook, I have to comment that you state “shrimp, pealed and deveined.” Your pictures show the shirmp are NOT deveined. I’ve cooked shrimp for almost 40 years and NEVER once have I served one without being deveined. Your words were proper and your pictures show otherwise. Just saying …. ALWAYS devein your shrimp. FOOD IS LOVE.