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Quick 15-Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Slaw and Chipotle Crema

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These shrimp tacos combine tender, spiced shrimp with a fresh mango slaw and smoky chipotle crema for a quick, flavorful meal ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (corn preferred)
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, extra cilantro leaves, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry 1 pound medium shrimp. Toss with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 peeled, julienned mango, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, ½ cup shredded carrots, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Squeeze juice of 1 lime over the mix, add a pinch of salt, and toss well. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1-2 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrapped in foil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Assemble tacos by placing warm tortillas on plates, spooning shrimp onto each, topping with mango slaw, and drizzling generously with chipotle crema. Add sliced avocado or extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh, firm shrimp for best texture. Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry before cooking. Adjust chipotle peppers in crema to control spice level. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven to avoid gumminess. Prepare mango slaw just before serving to keep it crisp. Store shrimp, slaw, and crema separately if making ahead.

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