5.15.2017

Blackened Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

http://therecipecritic.com/2017/04/blackened-cajun-shrimp-tacos-avocado-salsa/

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, remove tails if wanted
  • 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Avocado salsa:
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (11 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • juice of one lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crumbled feta for topping, optional
  • 4-6 flour tortillas for serving


  1. In a medium sized bowl add the shrimp and cajun seasoning. Toss until coated. In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add olive oil and shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. To make the avocado salsa: Add the tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, avocado, and cilantro to a bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Assemble the tacos dividing the avocado salsa and topping with shrimp. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and serve immediately.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps...

1 lb. Ground Turkey
1/2 diced Red Pepper
Handful of Matchstick Carrots
Soy Sauce
Sweet Chili Sauce

Brown Turkey, Red Pepper, and Carrots.  When done drain any liquid in the pan.  Add soy sauce and sweet chili sauce to taste and let simmer on low for 10 minutes.  Spoon meat into romaine or green leaf lettuce, wrap and eat.

Zesty Lime Chicken Tacos...

1/2 bottle Kraft Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
16 oz. jar Salsa Verde
1 can diced Green Chilies
1/2 can diced JalapeƱos (optional)
Juice from 2 limes
4-5 Chicken Breast

Combine in crockpot and cook for 4-8 hours or until shreddable.  Shred chicken and then place back into the juice/liquid in the crockpot.  Serve in flour or corn tortillas with cheese, beans, lettuce, and avocado.  We also like to top them with sour cream or cafe rio ranch.  This chicken is also so good in a salad with black beans, tomatoes, and dressing.

Calico Baked Beans...

1/2 lb. Bacon
1/2 Chopped Onion
1/2 lb. Hamburger
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Dried Mustard
16 oz. Pork and Beans
16 oz. Pinto Beans partially drained
16 oz. Black Beans drained and rinsed
16 oz. Kidney Beans Drained
3/4 cup Ketchup
1 cup Brown Sugar
3 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

Cook and crumble bacon and set aside.  Brown hamburger and onion together till hamburger is cooked through.  Combine the rest of the ingredients and place in a 8x10 tin foil dish.  Put on treager for 1 hour on 300 degrees.  If you don't have a trigger cook in oven on 350 degrees for 40 minutes.