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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Avocado Slaw

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A quick and flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp and a fresh mango avocado slaw, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, shredded red cabbage, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Warm the tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm tortillas in a dry pan or wrapped in foil in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Place shrimp on each tortilla and top generously with mango avocado slaw. Optionally, squeeze extra lime juice on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure better searing. Cook garlic on medium or medium-low heat and stir constantly to avoid burning. Warm tortillas until soft but not crispy for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan buttery spread. Frozen shrimp and mango cubes can be used as substitutes after proper thawing.

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

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