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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw and Avocado Crema

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw and Avocado Crema

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw and Avocado Crema are a colorful, flavor-packed dish that brings a tropical twist to your dinner table.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • lbs large shrimp
  • 1 large mango
  • ¼ head red cabbage
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • Lime juice
  • ¼½ 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
  • 23 stalks scallions or green onions
  • 12 tbsp lime juice or vinegar
  • 23 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • kosher salt as needed
  • 12 small cloves garlic
  • ½1 jalapeño
  • small corn tortillas
  • sliced lime as needed

Instructions

  1. Marinate shrimp in spices for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix diced mango, shredded cabbage, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a bowl for the slaw; let sit.
  3. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeño for the crema.
  4. In a skillet, cook marinated shrimp until opaque (about 3–4 minutes).
  5. Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos with crema, shrimp, and slaw.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: Adjust spice levels by varying chipotle powder. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Leftover components can be stored separately in the fridge.