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Spiced Shrimp & Mango Salsa Tacos

2023-10-27 - Written by: Amelia Garcia

Spiced Shrimp & Mango Salsa Tacos

A vibrant and flavorful twist on tacos with spicy shrimp, a sweet mango salsa, and creamy avocado sauce.

Yields: 4 Servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • For the Mango Salsa:
    • 1 ripe mango, diced
    • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • Salt to taste
  • For the Avocado Cream Sauce:
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Set aside.
  3. While the shrimp cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and mixing well. Season with salt to taste.
  4. To make the avocado cream sauce, blend together avocado, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds.
  6. Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with cooked shrimp, mango salsa, and avocado cream sauce.
  7. Garnish with additional cilantro and enjoy!