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Shrimp (Prawn) Tacos with Mango Salsa

Shrimp Mango Taco
As you guys know, Mexican food is one of our favorites. Making Tacos at home is quite effortless. This is a wholesome meal with proteins, veggies and carbs. Since I had to finish some mangoes, mango salsa was the highlight of our tacos. It was a refreshing change from the regular tomato salsa. If you love mangoes too, you must give this a try.

Grilled Shrimp:
Shrimps/Prawns - 25
Lime Juice - 2 tbsp
Cajun Seasoning - 1 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
Salt

Mango Salsa:
Mangoes (medium chopped) - 1 1/2 cups
Red Onions (finely chopped) - about 1/3 cup
Jalapeno Pepper - 1
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves - few sprigs
Lime Juice - 2 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt

Whole Wheat Tortillas
Shredded Lettuce
Grated Cheese
Sour Cream
Avocado Guacamole

How to make Mango Shrimp Tacos:
Mango Salsa:
  • A firm (not mushy) mango works best for salsa. Discard the seeds of the jalapeno pepper and finely chop it. Finely chop cilantro leaves too. In a mixing bowl, add mangoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh ground black pepper and salt. Mix and set it aside for about 2 hours, so that all the flavors blend well.
  • Along with mangoes, you can add diced pineapple if you like Mango Pineapple Salsa.
Mango Shrimp Tacos
Cooking Shrimps:
  • In a mixing bowl, prepare the marinade. Add 2 tbsp lime juice, salt, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp red chili powder. Add cleaned shrimps to the bowl and mix. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and refrigerate the shrimps for about an hour.
  • If Cajun seasoning is not available, use any other seasoning like Chipotle seasoning.
  • Heat oil in a grill pan. Discard the marinade and add the marinated shrimps to the hot pan. Cook until the shrimps start turning changing color, about a minute on each side. Now add 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and cook for few seconds.
Building Tacos:
  • Heat a griddle and roast both sides of each tortilla for few seconds.
  • Let everyone pick their favorite toppings - lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream. This is how I love my Shrimp Taco - soft whole wheat tortillas topped with shredded Romaine Lettuce, Mango Salsa and finally Cajun seasoned Grilled Shrimp.
Shrimp Tacos
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  1. AkilaApril 16, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    A must try recipe.. If both the Cajun and chipotle is not available any other option ???

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    1. UmaApril 17, 2013 at 6:21 AM

      Taco Seasoning also tastes good.. If all 3 are not available, Tandoori Masala or Meat Masala are the best options.

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  2. Indian KhanaApril 17, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Looks so yum and flavourful

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  3. Priya SureshApril 17, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Inviting food,wish i live near you, that too mango salsa makes me drool.

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