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    Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

    Published: Oct 26, 2022 · Modified: Mar 25, 2025 by Natalie Perry · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Get ready, your taste buds will be dancing in a matter of minutes with this incredibly simple, healthy, and delicious cajun shrimp tacos recipe. These spicy shrimp tacos are an easy recipe, perfect for a busy weeknight.

    It’s spicy cajun seasoned shrimp, quick corn avocado salsa, and a sweet n spicy 3-ingredient yogurt sauce. 

    Falling in love with shrimp tacos is as easy as 1-2-3! The best part is, this Taco Tuesday will only take 15 minutes to pull together. Not kidding!

    cajun shrimp tacos plated this …
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    Taco night is a family favorite at our house. These delicious tacos are a great option for a quick weeknight meal and even our picky eaters love it! If you love Cajun food, try our Cajun Smothered Chicken, Cajun Salmon Alfredo, or the Cajun Shrimp Bowl!

    Using fresh ingredients that are natural and clean along with an organic spice mix, this meal is a healthier option with an irresistible flavor.

    Intentions

    Let’s start with some healthy intentions and affirmations.

    Take a few deep grounding breaths. Set intentions that align with your goals and desires for your and your family’s health, day, and meal.

    Some suggestions include: 

    My intention is to create a healthy meal that brings joy and great health to everyone tonight. 

    It is my intention to have healthy blood sugar levels before and after every meal. I feel fantastic and full of healthy energy. 

    I release excess weight effortlessly as I eat healthy and delicious meals. 

    Read more about using intentions and affirmations here. 

    Grab your shopping list and let's head to the grocery store!

    Ingredients

    ingredients for cajun shrimp tacos including corn tortillas, yogurt sauce with cayenne and lemon and a spoon, a bowl of corn, red onion, cilantro, and lime with an avocado on the side

    For the cajun shrimp tacos: 

    Raw wild-caught medium shrimp

    Cajun spice blend (organic is best, check to avoid ingredients that aren’t spices!)

    Avocado oil- is the most stable cooking oil and has the highest smoke point

    Corn or cassava flour tortillas- Try organic corn tortillas to avoid GMO ingredients 

    For the Corn salsa:

    Organic corn

    Red onion

    Lime wedges

    Organic Cilantro- amazing heavy metal detoxifier+ excellent flavor for salsa

    Pink Himalayan salt- the best salt with the most healthy profile of necessary trace minerals!

    avocado

    For the tangy sauce:

    Plain Greek yogurt

    Pure maple syrup

    Cayenne pepper

    Lemon juice

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    shrimp seasoned with cajun spices in a pan with oil in it

    Heat oil and Cook seasoned shrimp 4-6 minutes.

    up close picture of corn salsa with corn cilantro and red onions pictured

    Mix corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. 

    up close picture of tangy yogurt sauce for cajun shrimp tacos

    In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne

    corn tortillas cooking in a dry pan

    (If using only one skillet, do this step first!) In skillet: Warm tortillas on a dry skillet on medium-high heat until slightly hardened. 2-3 minutes

    In the oven: Preheat oven to 400F and place corn tortillas on a baking pan for 4 minutes

    Hint: Do not get the corn tortilla too hard or it may break and won’t fold properly. If too soft, it may fall apart when introduced to sauce or wet/warm food. The idea is to warm it enough to slightly harden, where it can still fold nicely! 

    Substitutions

    Dairy-free: plain coconut or cashew milk yogurt is a good substitute for plain Greek yogurt

     Corn tortillas can be substituted with cassava or almond flour tortillas 

     Add diced tomato and uncured bacon bits or your favorite taco toppings for a more decadent taco

    For a different superfood health boost, use manuka honey instead of maple! You can use any raw unfiltered honey, too, if you like.

    Equipment

    Colander

    E-far Stainless Steel Colan...Shop on Amazon

    Skillet

    Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 8" ...Shop on Amazon

    Chefs knife

    HENCKELS Classic Razor-Shar...Shop on Amazon

    Cutting board

    GREENER CHEF 18 Inch Extra ...Shop on Amazon

    Small or Medium Bowl

    Anchor Hocking 10 Piece Mix...Shop on Amazon

    Large bowl

    2 Cooking Spoons

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    Baking Pan (If heating tortillas in the oven instead of on the stove)

    USA Pan Bakeware Nonstick H...Shop on Amazon

    Storage

    Store leftover shrimp, corn salsa, tortillas, and yogurt sauce separately, each in an airtight container in the fridge. Can be stored for up to 4 days. 

    Aside from the shrimp, these ingredients don’t typically stand up to freezing. 

    FAQ

    Are shrimp healthy to eat?

    Yes! Make sure to choose wild-caught shrimp. Farmed shrimp is the alternative and have likely been subjected to unnatural environment and diet that affects the quality of meat. When shrimp lives in their natural environment and consumes their natural diet, they are high in protein and an excellent source of zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. 

    How many shrimp do you need per person for tacos?

    For medium shrimp, plan for 4-5 shrimp per taco and around 2 tacos per person. 

    What is a good side dish for tacos?

    Organic refried beans with lime and green chilies, pico de gallo salsa and chips, Spanish rice, and garden salad are all sides that pair well with tacos. Of course, tacos are so delicious that you will forget all about a side dish before devouring the whole thing! 

    Are shrimp tacos better on corn or flour tortillas?

    You can definitely use either corn or flour, cassava or almond flour tortillas. Corn or cassava flour typically works the best though

    Recipe

    cajun shrimp tacos plated

    Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

    Natalie Perry
    Cajun Shrimp Tacos are a deliciously quick spicy shrimp taco recipe with corn and avocado salsa and a sweet and spicy yogurt sauce. The best part is your tacos will be ready in 15 minutes or less!
    5 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 346 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Colander
    • 1 Skillet
    • 1 Chefs knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 small or Medium bowl
    • 1 large bowl
    • 2 Cooking spoons
    • 1 Baking pan (if heating tortillas in the oven instead of on the stove)

    Ingredients
      

    • 20 oz Raw wild-caught Medium Shrimp thawed
    • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
    • 1 can organic Corn drained and rinsed
    • 1 ripe medium Avocado diced
    • 1 medium red onion minced
    • ½ bunch Organic Cilantro rinsed and chopped
    • 1 Lime juiced
    • 2 tbs Cajun seasoning
    • 2 teaspoon pure Maple syrup
    • Pinch of Cayenne optional
    • ½ Lemon juiced
    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 6-8 Corn tortillas
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    Instructions
     

    • Thaw and rinse shrimp in a colander. Heat oil on medium high in a skillet. Add shrimp and season well with cajun spice seasoning. Cook, stirring and flipping periodically for 5-7 minutes or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
    • Put rinsed corn, minced onion, chopped cilantro, juiced lime, and salt to taste in a medium bowl and mix together.
    • In a separate smaller bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne (if desired)
    • ( if using only one skillet, do this step first!) in skillet: heat corn tortillas on a dry skillet on medium high until slightly hardened. About 2-3 minutes
    • In the oven: preheat oven to 400F and place corn tortillas on a plain baking pan for 4 minutes remove from heat and let stand on the pan for one minute.

    Notes

    *hint: Do not get the corn tortilla too hard or it may break and won’t fold properly. If too soft, it may fall apart when introduced to sauce or wet/warm food. The idea is to warm it enough to slightly harden, where it can still fold nicely!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 846mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2085IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg
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    Final Thoughts

    We hope you enjoyed this delicious and comforting jerk chicken bowl as much as we do! Let us know how it went in the comments below! Share on social media and tag us in your creations. @mindfullyhealthymama on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and @mindfullyhealthyliving on Facebook! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get more healthy recipes directly to your inbox. Have a healthy and happy week!

    Natalie

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    1. nancy says

      April 24, 2023 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      SO TASTY! i'm not sure which I enjoyed more, the delicious cajun shrimp tacos or the corn salsa! This recipe is so well put together and full of flavour!

      Reply
      • Natalie Perry says

        April 24, 2023 at 10:05 pm

        They go perfectly together 🙂

        Reply
    2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      April 21, 2023 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      I think these might be the best shrimp tacos I’ve had!!

      Reply
      • Natalie Perry says

        April 21, 2023 at 7:13 pm

        Excellent!

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      April 20, 2023 at 7:01 am

      5 stars
      These were so flavorful and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight! I love how it all came together with the spicy sauce and fresh salsa! I look forward to making these again soon!

      Reply
      • Natalie Perry says

        April 21, 2023 at 7:14 pm

        Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Nicole NK says

      April 20, 2023 at 5:23 am

      5 stars
      Something about corn and shrimp on a taco!! Talk about taco Tuesday! This recipe is delicious!

      Reply
      • Natalie Perry says

        April 21, 2023 at 7:14 pm

        yay!

        Reply
    5. Amy Liu Dong says

      April 15, 2023 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy and delicious these tacos are.
      Everyone in our house loves it!

      Reply
      • Natalie Perry says

        April 15, 2023 at 7:54 pm

        They really are! Happy to hear

        Reply
    6. NCP says

      December 20, 2022 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      I make shrimp regularly and love the corn and avocado salsa on these 10/10

      Reply
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