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Spiced Shrimp & Coconut Mango Salsa Tacos

2023-10-26 - Written by: Anya Petrova

Spiced Shrimp & Coconut Mango Salsa Tacos

A vibrant and flavorful twist on tacos, featuring spiced shrimp, a creamy coconut mango salsa, and all the traditional taco fixings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • For the Coconut Mango Salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with cumin, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. While shrimp cooks, prepare the salsa by combining mango, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, coconut milk, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
  5. To assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with shrimp and top with coconut mango salsa. Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings like avocado slices, sour cream, or shredded cheese.