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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Simple 20-minute healthy cajun shrimp tacos with mango salsa are perfect for busy nights and full of amazing flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp (peeled, de-veined and tails removed)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (homemade OR see notes for my easy homemade seasoning)
  • Juice of one lime (plus additional lime wedges for serving)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
  • 2 mangoes diced
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Combine mangoes, onions, salt, chili powder, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. Add shrimp to a large pan or skillet and bring to medium heat. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and stir until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  3. Assemble tacos by divided cabbage between tortillas. Top with shrimp and mango salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing on top.

Notes

  • For homemade Cajun seasoning, combine the following ingredients:1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperheaping 1/2 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 429mg (143%) Sodium 1492mg (62%) Potassium 425mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 2335IU (47%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 429mg 143%
Sodium 1492mg 62%
Potassium 425mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 2335IU 47%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.