Transform taco night with these restaurant-worthy shrimp tacos—succulent garlic butter shrimp, creamy avocado-mango salsa, and crunchy slaw wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in 20 minutes for a fresh, flavorful fiesta!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt & pepper
For the Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime (juiced)
To Serve:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- Cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Shrimp:
- Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté garlic 30 sec until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 mins per side until pink. Squeeze lime juice over top.
2️⃣ Make Salsa:
- Gently mix mango, avocado, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
3️⃣ Warm Tortillas:
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 sec per side.
4️⃣ Assemble Tacos:
- Layer cabbage, shrimp, and salsa in tortillas. Sprinkle with Cotija.
