Boom Boom Blackened Shrimp Tacos
These Boom Boom Blackened Shrimp Tacos are a flavor-packed delight, combining spicy blackened shrimp with creamy boom boom sauce. Perfect for party nights!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet large
- 1 Mixing Bowl for sauce
- 1 Tongs for flipping shrimp
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Boom Boom Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Tacos
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with blackened seasoning until evenly coated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- In a separate dry skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assembly
- Place a few shrimp in each tortilla. Top with a drizzle of boom boom sauce, shredded cabbage, and cilantro.
Serving
- Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with additional boom boom sauce on the side if desired.
Storage
- Store any leftover shrimp and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat shrimp before assembling tacos.
Notes
Pro Tips: Ensure shrimp are dry before seasoning. Ingredient Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. How to Serve: Best served fresh. Storage & Freshness: Store sauce and shrimp separately. Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare sauce in advance.