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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

These Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are the easiest, most succulent shrimp tacos paired with a bright and flavorful homemade mango salsa. Ready in only 15 minutes - these tacos are fresh, simple and satisfying!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients

For Cajun Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp shells removed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning or to taste
  • juice from half a lemon
For Mango Salsa
  • 1 Mango peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Tacos
  • 8 6" corn tortillas
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix

Instructions

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  1. To prepare the salsa toss all the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble tacos.
  2. 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.
  3. To assemble tacos, start with coleslaw mix, shrimp then salsa.

Notes

  • Store leftovers separately in the fridge in an airtight container. Your leftover shrimp will last 3-4 days if stored properly.
  • Your leftover salsa will have a 3 day limit in the fridge. Make sure to keep it tightly covered or sealed to keep its freshness.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% 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.