Shrimp Tacos

It’s time to put a twist on your taco night with these zesty, flavor-packed shrimp tacos topped with fresh mango salsa and crunchy red cabbage slaw!

Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

Mango Salsa:

  • 1 large mango, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Red Cabbage Slaw:

  • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and pat the shrimp dry. Toss them with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let them marinate while you prep the salsa and slaw.
  2. For the mango salsa, Mix diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt. Set aside.
  3. For the red cabbage slaw: Combine cabbage, cilantro, scallions, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté the seasoned shrimp until cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble tacos using butter lettuce as the shell. Fill with shrimp, top with mango salsa, red cabbage slaw, and a slice of avocado if desired. Enjoy!

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by Brennan Sieber / Sep 23, 2024