Cooking Methods BBQ & Grilling Grilled Fish & Seafood Grilled Shrimp Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos 5.0 (9) 9 Reviews Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 13, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 tacos Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Creamy avocado balances out the spiciness in these 20-minute shrimp tacos.Shrimp is a good source of protein and heart-healthy fats.Cajun spice blend elevates the flavors for extra zing. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 ripe avocado 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 small clove garlic, grated ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun spice blend 8 corn tortillas, warmed 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves ½ cup prepared pico de gallo Directions Preheat grill to medium-high. Mash avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Add lime juice, garlic and salt and stir to combine. Pat shrimp dry. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl. Thread onto four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Serve the shrimp in tortillas, topped with the guacamole, lettuce, cilantro and pico de gallo. Tips Equipment: Four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 286 Calories 9g Fat 30g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 tacos Calories 286 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 4g Protein 24g 48% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 159mg 53% Vitamin A 492IU 10% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 55mcg 14% Sodium 443mg 19% Calcium 118mg 9% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 87mg 21% Potassium 662mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.