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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
These shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a quick and easy dinner option that features tender shrimp, sweet and tangy mango salsa, and creamy cilantro lime sauce, all inside warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- chili powder and salt to taste
For the mango salsa
- 1 cup Mango finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 Jalapeno pepper minced (remove seeds and ribs to make it milder)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
For the creamy cilantro lime sauce
- 1 cup sour cream (can use light)
- ½ cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup prepared green salsa
- salt and pepper to taste
For assembly
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- For the shrimp: Heat the olive oil over high heat in a large pan. Season both sides of the shrimp with chili powder and salt to taste. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- For the mango salsa: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add salt to taste. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- For the creamy cilantro sauce: Place all ingredients in the food processor; process until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve: Warm the tortillas. Add a spoonful of sauce, a handful of cabbage and place the shrimp on top of the cabbage. Top with mango salsa and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: The mango salsa and cilantro sauce can be made up to 4 hours in advance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
387mg
(129%)
Sodium
1281mg
(53%)
Potassium
503mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2015IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
62.3mg
(69%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 387mg | 129% |
| Sodium | 1281mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2015IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 62.3mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.