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!
Let’s amplify our taco game with these cajun shrimp tacos. These babies take a mere 15 minutes to create and are loaded with succulent, flavorful shrimp, cooked to perfection in a bold cajun seasoning. And that mango salsa? My favourite part.
There’s something about sweet and spicy salsas that I just can’t get enough of. Ripe mango, bright cherry tomatoes, a nice kick from the jalapeno pepper, and the freshness from the cilantro, green onions and lime juice – make this salsa perfection! A truly simple and stunning dish.
What is Cajun seasoning?
Cajun can mean many different things depending on who you ask. But for this recipe we are talking about cajun seasoning.
Cajun Seasoning is a blend of spices you can find in your pantry – a bit smokey, a bit spicy and a little bit herby. You can find my simple recipe for cajun seasoning here. It pairs beautifully with most meat dishes and is widely popular around the world!
Ingredients
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For Cajun shrimp
- Shrimp – Large, shells removed.
- Butter – I used unsalted.
- Cajun Seasoning – To taste. Use my simple recipe to make your own cajun seasoning at home.
- Lemon Juice – I used fresh, you can use store bought if you’d like
For mango salsa
- Mango – Fresh, peeled and chopped.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Chopped.
- Lime Juice – I used freshly squeezed, you can use what you have on hand.
- Green Onions – Chopped.
- Jalapeno – Seeded and chopped.
- Cilantro – Chopped.
- Salt & Pepper – To taste.
For tacos
- Corn Tortillas
- Coleslaw Mix – Optional.
How to make Cajun shrimp tacos
- Prepare Salsa – Toss all the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble tacos.
- Cook Shrimp – In a large skillet melt butter on high heat. Season shrimp with cajun seasoning, add to skillet and cook until pink. Turn off heat and squeeze half a lemon over the shrimp.
- Assemble Tacos – To assemble tacos, start with coleslaw mix, shrimp then salsa. Serve.
Leftovers
If you have any leftover cajun shrimp tacos, store them separately in the fridge in an airtight container. Your leftover shrimp will last 3-4 days if stored properly.
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.
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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
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
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
For Tacos
- 8 6″ corn tortillas
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
Instructions
- 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.
Recipe Notes
- Store leftovers separately in the fridge in an airtight container. Your leftover shrimp will last 3-4 days if stored properly.
- 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.
By coleslaw mix, do you mean a mix of different cabbage types or do you mean chopped cabbage mixed with a dressing? And if you mean the latter, with or without crushed pineapple?
You can use whatever you like, any of the above! I think pineapple would be great on the shrimp taco – make it your own!
Hello,
I’m always confused. Do you use pre-cooked shrimp, or raw shrimp??
Thank you!
Raw shrimp. 🙂
Mmm delicious! I really love how put together this post is with nutrition facts and everything ♥️
Tried this recipe last night after looking for something different for dinner. The tacos were amazing. I put the jalepenos on the side since I’m not a fan for my husband to add. I highly recommend this recipe and will be making this over and over.
Made it for dinner last night! My hubby and son LOVED it! Thanks for sharing this outstanding recipe!
So glad you liked this Tamiko!
These were a hit for my husband and I! You rock!!! Thanks ?
LOL Glad he liked it. 🙂
These were the best taco’s I have ever made and I have 3 other people who agree!
Glad you guys liked them. 🙂
I need more shrimp tacos in my life and yours look perfect! I’m excited to try out your recipe for cajun seasoning too.
I’m actually drooling a little, haha.
We have so many mangos, but I don’t know where to find cajun seasoning and jalepeno peppers here in Taiwan 🙁
Guess I’ll have to wait till I get back to Canada!
This looks absolutely fantastic!
Moe, you can find my recipe for cajun seasoning here.
Hands down the best tacos and salsa I have seen.. these looks so flavoursome, zesty and delicious! I must try the recipes out!
Thanks Thalia!
What a gorgeous face on that dog! I’d sit with her but only after I ate my taco. These look so good!
LOL Yes she’s adorable and she knows she can get her way with everything. 🙂
This is so up my alley!! I am grabbing a mango next time I am at the grocery store! I can’t wait to try this. Mia looks like she is waiting for a bite, lol! What a cutie! Our dogs are such beggars. And I can’t leave anything out, because they are thieves too. 🙂
Oh totally, can’t trust them! Hope you try this 🙂
Jo! Are you telling me you didn’t cook up some plain shrimp for Mia? How could you deprive her!! 😉
These look incredible! Flavour packed. And all that gorgeous colour! Love love love this on so many levels. 🙂 I made a similar one a few weeks ago. Weird as it sounds, I used a adobo mayo lime sauce. Kinda mashing cuisines but it was delish!
LOL don’t you worry about Mia, she had her roast chicken, she’s all good! Your dish sounds yummy, I guess we’re thinking the same here, now with summer almost here all I want is these kinds of dishes, light and refreshing. 🙂
Yum – thank you and have a great day!
Yum, yum, yum! That mango salsa is to die for! Great recipe!
Thanks Heather!