Shrimp Tacos with Mango

19g protein · 20 min · 239 kcal

Shrimp Tacos with Mango

Quick and easy shrimp tacos, with fast pan-cooked shrimp, a fresh mango salsa and an avocado lime sauce. A bright, fresh and light dinner that's quick and easy, too!

20 min6 servings239 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 large avocado (peeled and pitted)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (cored and deseeded and roughly)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon sour cream (or yogurt)
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil (or other neutral-tasting cooking oil)
  • 1 lb medium raw or cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed, raw or cooked *see Note 1 below)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and diced.)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (to taste *see Note 2 below)
  • 1 large mango (seeded and diced *see notes below)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 3-4 Tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- For the avocado cilantro lime sauce: ---

  2. 2

    Combine all the ingredients in a food processor (or blender). Process until well combined and just a bit chunky. Set aside or cover and refrigerate if making ahead.

  3. 3

    --- For the mango shrimp filling: ---

  4. 4

    Tip! Start with thoroughly thawed shrimp (see Notes below on how to thaw frozen shrimp). If start with cooked shrimp, add the shrimp AFTER briefly cooking the garlic and jalapeño If using raw uncooked shrimp, cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes (or until pink), then remove to a clean plate before wiping the skillet and cooking the garlic and jalapeño.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the jalapeño and garlic and cook, stirring for about 1 minute. Add the cooked shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through. **Return the shrimp to the pan if you started with raw shrimp. Add the Tajín and stir to combine. Add the mango and cilantro, and stir together for one minute. Stir in the lime juice, and remove from the heat. Taste and season if necessary.

  6. 6

    Warm the tortillas on top of a gas stove or wrap the tortillas in a towel or slightly damp paper towel and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.

  7. 7

    --- To assemble the tacos: ---

  8. 8

    Spread some of the Avocado sauce onto the bottom of the warmed tortillas. Top with some of the mango shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

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