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Flavorful Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

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A quick and easy summer recipe featuring smoky grilled shrimp, fresh mango slaw, and a spicy chipotle crema, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned or diced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the mango slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and julienned mango. Drizzle with lime juice and honey, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Set aside.
  3. Make the chipotle crema: Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust heat and acidity to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas on grill or dry skillet about 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred. Keep warm wrapped in a towel.
  5. Grill the shrimp: Place shrimp on preheated grill or grill pan in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until opaque with grill marks. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Place shrimp on tortillas, top with mango slaw, and drizzle with chipotle crema. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime if desired.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before marinating to ensure good sear. Do not overcrowd grill. Marinate shrimp no longer than 15 minutes. Prepare crema ahead for better flavor. Keep tortillas warm wrapped in a towel. For dairy-free crema, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt. Corn tortillas should be labeled gluten-free if needed.

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