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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Slaw and Lime Crema

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A quick and easy recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp paired with a fresh mango slaw and tangy lime crema, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen works great)
  • 4 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 half a lime
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (150 g) shredded green cabbage
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Fresh lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mango Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over slaw and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate while cooking shrimp.
  2. Make the Lime Crema: In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt, swirling to coat the pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over shrimp. Cook about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked but still juicy.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over shrimp. Toss gently to combine flavors.
  6. Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with mango slaw, and drizzle with lime crema. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking shrimp to prevent steaming. Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best results. Keep heat moderate when sautéing garlic to avoid burning. Warm tortillas just before serving. Mango slaw is best tossed just before serving to avoid sogginess. Lime juice added at the end brightens the dish.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, mango slaw, lime crema, quick tacos, easy dinner, seafood tacos, weeknight meal

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