I have been to the new restaurant Cantina 18 several times and have been excited about the food. I especially love the blackened shrimp taco. I believe I can make this for guests at home and would love the recipe. - D.W., via the Internet

Michael Casey, chef de cuisine at Cantina 18 (422 Daniels St.; 835-9911; www.cantina18.com), delivers the goods.

Specialty of the House gets recipes for local restaurant dishes. Send requests, including your city, to Specialty of the House, c/o The News & Observer or e-mail ggcox@bellsouth.net.