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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Slaw

Garlicky marinated shrimp are paired with a crunchy mango jalapeño slaw and creamy avocado crema in these delicious and easy shrimp tacos.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course , Dinner

Ingredients

For the shrimp:
  • 2 pounds raw medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from about 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the slaw:
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and julienned
  • ½ head of cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and julienned
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 lime
  • 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1 large mango peeled and small diced
For the tacos:
  • Flour or corn taco-size tortillas
  • Shredded quesadilla or chihuahua cheese
  • fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Avocado Crema

Instructions

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  1. Drain shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Add to a large bowl; gently toss with the garlic, chipotle sauce, oil, lime zest and juice, paprika, and salt.
  2. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the ingredients for the slaw.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the jalapeño, cabbage, carrot, lime zest and juice, green onions, honey, salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine; set aside while cooking the shrimp.
  4. In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add some of the shrimp in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; you will likely need to work in batches.
  5. Cook shrimp on the first side for about 1 minute; flip the shrimp and cook for another minute, spooning the butter over the shrimp while they cook.
  6. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and continue with the rest of the shrimp, using the same butter.
  7. Once all of the shrimp have been cooked, add the cooked shrimp back into the pan and toss with the sauce to warm through.
  8. Add the mango to the slaw. Serve with the shrimp on warmed tortillas with avocado crema. Top as desired with cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Frozen shrimp are a great option if you don’t have a good seafood market near you. Thaw frozen shrimp before marinating them.