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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Cilantro lime shrimp tacos EXPLODING with tangy, punchy flavor complimented by sweet refreshing Mango Salsa and silky Avocado Crema! Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are the BEST light, flavorful and fillings shrimp tacos that rival any restaurant and on your table in 30 minutes! You can prep the toppings ahead of time for a super quick and easy weeknight dinner that tastes wonderfully gourmet.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 27 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 7 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
- blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
minced cilantro2 tablespoons
2
Add all of the Shrimp Ingredients (except the “Add Later" ingredients) to a bowl and stir to combine. Let sit ⏱️ 15-30 minutes at room temperature. You can use this time to prepare your Mango Salsa and Avocado Crema. Instructions Below.
medium avocado1
3
To cook shrimp, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and let cook ⏱️ 1 minute without touching then continue to cook and stir for approximately ⏱️ 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Scrape shrimp and garlic/juices to a plate. Toss with 1-2 tablespoons lime juice and cilantro. Once cool enough to handle, you can chop off shrimp tails.*
butter1 tablespoonolive oil1 tablespoon-2 tablespoons lime juice1lime juice1 tablespoonminced cilantro2 tablespoons
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Mango Salsa
5
Add all of the Mango Salsa ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate.
6
Avocado Crema (optional)
medium avocado1
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Add all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make ⏱️ 4 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container.
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Assemble:
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Add shrimp followed by Mango Salsa, Cotija Cheese then Avocado Crema. Add additional lime juice and hot sauce if desired.
Cotija cheese (optional)medium avocado1-2 tablespoons lime juice1lime juice1 tablespoonhot sauce (optional)
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