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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Slaw for Perfect Flavor

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A fast and flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp and a fresh, crisp mango slaw. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a bright, summery twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large fresh mango, peeled and julienned or diced
  • 2 cups finely shredded green or red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mango slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice and honey (if using). Pour over the slaw mixture and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate while cooking shrimp.
  3. Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Cook the shrimp: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds without browning.
  5. Add the shrimp: Place seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp curl and feel firm.
  6. Warm the tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Assemble the tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla and top generously with mango slaw. Add extra cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
  8. Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh while shrimp is warm and slaw is crisp.

Notes

Do not let garlic brown to avoid bitterness. Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for better sear. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is small to avoid overcrowding. Prepare slaw close to serving time to keep crispness. Warm tortillas properly for best texture.

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

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