Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
These Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are the easiest, most succulent shrimp tacos paired with a bright and flavorful homemade mango salsa. Ready in only 15 minutes - these tacos are fresh, simple and satisfying!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: cajun shrimp tacos, mango salsa, shrimp tacos, taco recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 390kcal
For Cajun Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp shells removed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning or to taste
- juice from half a lemon
For Mango Salsa
- 1 mango peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- juice from 1 lime
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
For Tacos
- 8 6" corn tortillas
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
To prepare the salsa toss all the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble tacos.
In a large skillet melt the butter on high heat. Season shrimp with cajun seasoning and add shrimp to skillet. Cook until pink, shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. Turn off heat and squeeze half a lemon over the shrimp.
To assemble tacos, start with coleslaw mix, shrimp then salsa.
- Store leftovers separately in the fridge in an airtight container. Your leftover shrimp will last 3-4 days if stored properly.
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Your leftover salsa will have a 3 day limit in the fridge. Make sure to keep it tightly covered or sealed to keep its freshness.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 63.5g | Protein: 26.7g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 321mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 11.3g