Description
Elevate your taco night with these Spicy Shrimp Tacos featuring vibrant Mango Slaw and a creamy Avocado Crema. This delightful dish balances the bold flavors of perfectly seasoned shrimp with the refreshing sweetness of mango and a zesty slaw, creating an explosion of taste in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Impress your friends and family with this colorful seafood taco dish that’s not only delicious but also healthy, packed with protein and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lbs large shrimp
- ¼ head red cabbage
- 1 large mango
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3–4 tbsp lime juice
- small corn tortillas
- ¼–½ tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- ½ tsp granulated onion powder
- ½ tsp granulated garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried epazote or thyme or Mexican oregano
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (or any neutral oil)
- 2–3 stalks scallions or green onions
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice or vinegar
- 2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1–2 small cloves garlic
- ½–1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in a mixture of spices for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the mango slaw by combining diced mango, shredded red cabbage, lime juice, salt, and sugar; let it rest.
- Blend avocado crema ingredients until smooth.
- Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet for 3–4 minutes until opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas over an open flame or in the oven.
- Assemble tacos: spread avocado crema on tortillas, layer shrimp, and top with mango slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 175mg