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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

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A fast and flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp paired with a fresh, tangy mango slaw. Perfect for summer parties or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned or diced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, extra lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mango slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, chopped cilantro, and diced mango. Add finely chopped jalapeño if desired. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until honey dissolves. Pour dressing over slaw and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate while cooking shrimp.
  2. Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp in a bowl with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over shrimp before removing from heat.
  4. Warm the tortillas: While shrimp cooks, heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, flipping occasionally until warm and pliable. Alternatively, wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with mango slaw, and add optional toppings like avocado slices or queso fresco. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure proper searing. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Make the slaw at least 15 minutes ahead for best flavor but avoid making it hours in advance to prevent sogginess. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Butter temperature is important; melt over medium heat and watch carefully to avoid burning.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, mango slaw, quick dinner, summer recipe, easy tacos, seafood tacos, tropical slaw

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