Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Description
This recipe features large shrimp coated with Cajun seasoning and cooked briefly in butter for a slightly spicy, buttery flavor. The accompanying mango salsa balances heat with sweetness using mango, tomato, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro, all brightened by lime juice. Corn tortillas are warmed and layered first with coleslaw mix providing crunch, then the shrimp, and finally topped with the fresh salsa.
The quick cooking time on high heat ensures shrimp are tender and juicy without becoming rubbery. The combination of savory Cajun spices and cool mango salsa makes these tacos distinctive and refreshing. They work well as a casual lunch, light dinner, or festive gathering dish.
Store leftover shrimp and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Shrimp will keep 3-4 days while salsa remains fresh for about 3 days. Keeping them separate prevents sogginess when reheating or serving again.
Ingredients
For Cajun Shrimp
- 1 pound Shrimp shells removed, large
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- lemon juice from half
For Mango Salsa
- 1 Mango peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato chopped
- lime juice from 1
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Tacos
- 8 corn tortilla 6 inch
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
Instructions
- To prepare the salsa toss all the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble tacos.
- In a large skillet melt the butter on high heat. Season shrimp with cajun seasoning and add shrimp to skillet. Cook until pink, shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. Turn off heat and squeeze half a lemon over the shrimp.
- To assemble tacos, start with coleslaw mix, shrimp then salsa.
Notes
- Store leftover shrimp and mango salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Leftover shrimp is good for 3-4 days if kept properly chilled.
- Mango salsa should be consumed within 3 days for freshness, kept tightly covered.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.5g | 21% |
| Protein | 26.7g | 53% |
| Fat | 5.9g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 34% |
| Sugar | 11.3g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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