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Shrimp tacos

Easy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa

Easy shrimp tacos loaded with juicy seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado mango salsa, and crisp red cabbage jalapeño slaw for a fresh, flavor-packed meal.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Small Plates
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Shrimp, Tacos
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb U15 shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • 8 oz red cabbage shredded
  • ½ fresh jalapeno (optional) seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika

For the Avocado Salsa

  • 1 large avocado cut into small cubes
  • ½ mango cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

To Assemble

  • 6 street taco style tortillas
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Instructions

  • Marinate the Shrimp. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the olive oil, lime juice, garlic salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside while you make the slaw and salsa.
    1 lb U15 shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp paprika, 2 cloves garlic
  • Make the Cabbage Slaw. In a bowl, combine the cabbage, diced jalapeno, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss to evenly coat the cabbage. Set aside until you're ready to assemble the tacos.
    8 oz red cabbage, ½ fresh jalapeno (optional), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp paprika
  • Make the Mango Avocado Salsa. In a small bowl, combine all of the salsa ingredients. Mix well to combine. Set aside until you're ready to assemble the tacos.
    1 large avocado, ½ mango, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, ½ tbsp fresh cilantro, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Cook the Shrimp. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the butter or oil and sear the shrimp on one side for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
  • Warm the tortillas (optional). Place the tortillas in a skillet on medium-low heat for 15-30 seconds per side or in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel.
    6 street taco style tortillas
  • Assemble the Tacos. Place threee warmed tortillas in a taco holder or on a plate. In each tortilla, place a layer of the cabbage slaw in the bottom, followed by 2-3 pieces of shrimp, and topped with the avocado mango salsa. Repeat with the other three tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g
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