Description
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw and Avocado Crema are a vibrant culinary delight that will excite your taste buds. This meal combines succulent shrimp seasoned with a delightful blend of spices, fresh mango slaw for a sweet crunch, and creamy avocado crema that adds richness to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or taco night feasts, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your palate. Enjoy the explosion of flavors as you bite into these colorful tacos that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lbs large shrimp
- ¼–½ tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- ½ tsp granulated onion powder
- ½ tsp granulated garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried epozote or thyme or Mexican oregano
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (or any neutral oil)
- 1 large mango, diced into small pieces
- ¼ head red cabbage, finely shredded (about 3½ cups)
- 2–3 stalks scallions or green onions, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice or vinegar
- 2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp sugar
- kosher salt as needed
- 1 medium ripe avocado, chopped
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1–2 small cloves garlic
- 3–4 tbsp lime juice
- ½–1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- small corn tortilla
- sliced lime as needed
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in spices for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the mango slaw by combining diced mango, shredded cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, and seasoning; let it rest.
- Blend avocado crema ingredients until smooth.
- Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes.
- Warm tortillas on an open flame or in the oven.
- Assemble tacos by spreading avocado crema on tortillas, adding shrimp and topping with mango slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level by varying chipotle powder. Add toppings like jalapeños or extra cilantro for personalization.