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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Hard Taco Shells…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’s the thing, I’ve 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 bandwagon. I know, the horror. It never really interested me and honestly, I do not watch much TV. I was reading one of the 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.
The details
I pretty much made the best shrimp tacos. They’re saucy, spicy, and 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!
Lastly, if you make these Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Hard Taco Shells, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Cajun Shrimp Tacos with homemade Hard Shell Tacos
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 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 14
- 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.
Nutrition
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Cajun Shrimp Tacos. They are kind of amazing.
Shared with: Inside BruCru Life, Lil Luna, Chef In Training, Buns In my Oven, Foodie Friday Friends, Tidy Mom, Taste and Tell, Cheerios and Lattes, Somewhat Simple, Mom and Timeout, I Heart Nap Time, Fine Craft Guide, The Country Cook
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!
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 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!!
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!
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
Omg these look soooo good! I’m pregnant and now officially craving tacos :).
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!
wowzers these look amazing! definite pin so I can try them out!
Jordan – jbseatsandtreats.blogspot.com
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!
Yum, yum, yum!! I love corn tortilla tacos, I love shrimp too!! Delicioso! Visiting from On the Menu Monday!
I love shrimp and will be making this soon. They sound so good especially with the homemade taco shells!! Awesome 🙂
These look amazing–thank you so much for the recipe!
Pinned. These look so delicious. Thanks for sharing. I saw you on The Country Cook link party. Have a great day.
Thanks for pinning!
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.
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.