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Fresh Shrimp Tacos Recipe Easy Zesty Mango Salsa Cilantro Crema

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These fresh shrimp tacos feature a quick and easy recipe with zesty mango salsa and creamy cilantro crema, perfect for a flavorful and vibrant meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional: shredded cabbage or lettuce for crunch

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add lime juice and salt, stir gently, and set aside for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a blender or bowl, combine sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or over a gas flame until pliable and slightly charred.
  6. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, spooning mango salsa on top, drizzling cilantro crema, and adding shredded cabbage if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to avoid steaming. Cook shrimp in batches to prevent overcrowding and mushiness. Mango salsa benefits from resting to meld flavors. Cilantro crema can be blended for smoothness or whisked by hand for a rustic texture. Warm tortillas properly to avoid cracking. Substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt for dairy-free crema. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, mango salsa, cilantro crema, easy shrimp recipe, quick tacos, summer tacos, seafood tacos

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