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Tropical Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

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These Tropical Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are quick, easy, and full of flavor. Made with smoky shrimp marinade, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado crema for the perfect homemade soft tacos.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Main Course
Calories: 104

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 12-16 ounce shrimp small or jumbo
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch of chipotle powder or for milder version use paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
Mango Salsa
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoon red onion diced
  • ½ tomato diced
  • 1 mango diced
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro diced finely
  • 1 medium jalapeno or green serrano peppers seeds and membrane removed, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1-2 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 2-3 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2-3 radishes sliced thin
  • jalapeno
  • lime wedges
  • cilantro

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chipotle (or paprika), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    12-16 ounce shrimp, 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, Pinch of chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt & pepper to taste
  2. Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly browned.
  3. Make the salsa: Mix diced mango, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill for a few minutes to let the flavors blend.
    ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ tomato, 1 mango, 2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 medium jalapeno or green serrano peppers, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1-2 lime juice, salt & pepper to taste, 2 tablespoon red onion
  4. Prep the toppings: Shred cabbage, slice radishes, and get your lime wedges ready.
    2-3 cups green cabbage, 2-3 radishes, lime wedges
  5. Assemble the tacos: Add a little cabbage to each warm tortilla, top with shrimp, spoon over the mango salsa, and finish with jalapeño and cilantro.
    jalapeno, cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

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