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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Recipe

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe
Dinner at the Zoo

These shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a quick and easy dinner option that features tender shrimp, sweet and tangy mango salsa, and creamy cilantro lime sauce, all inside warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed)
chili powder and salt to taste
1 cup mango (finely diced)
½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
1/2 jalapeno pepper (minced (remove seeds and ribs to make it milder))
juice of 1 lime
½ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
1 cup sour cream ((can use light))
½ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
¼ cup prepared green salsa
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
8 corn or flour tortillas

Method

1
For the shrimp: Heat the olive oil over high heat in a large pan. Season both sides of the shrimp with chili powder and salt to taste. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
2
For the mango salsa: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add salt to taste. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 4 hours.
3
For the creamy cilantro sauce: Place all ingredients in the food processor; process until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
To serve: Warm the tortillas. Add a spoonful of sauce, a handful of cabbage and place the shrimp on top of the cabbage. Top with mango salsa and serve immediately.