Description
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw and Avocado Crema are a colorful and delicious twist on traditional tacos. Bursting with flavor, these tacos feature succulent shrimp coated in a zesty spice blend, paired with refreshing mango slaw and creamy avocado crema. Perfect for taco night or a festive gathering, this dish will captivate your guests with its vibrant colors and bold flavors.
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)
- 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 (use as you need)
- 3–4 tbsp lime juice
- ½–1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- small corn tortilla
- sliced lime as needed
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with spices for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix diced mango, shredded cabbage, lime juice, salt, and sugar to prepare the mango slaw; let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeño until smooth for the crema.
- Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas over an open flame or in the oven.
- Assemble tacos by spreading avocado crema on tortillas and topping with shrimp and mango slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg