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4.63 from 32 votes
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Cajun Shrimp Tacos

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by: Joanna Cismaru
04.25.22

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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!

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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!

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Ingredients

Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for FULL ingredient amounts and instructions or click the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page!

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.
mango salsa in a bowl

How to make Cajun shrimp tacos

  1. Prepare Salsa – Toss all the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble tacos.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

sideview shot of a plate full of cajun shrimp tacos with mango salsa

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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

4.63 from 32 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 15 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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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!

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
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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

  1. Store leftovers separately in the fridge in an airtight container. Your leftover shrimp will last 3-4 days if stored properly.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 390kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 63.5g (21%)Protein: 26.7g (53%)Fat: 5.9g (9%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 172mg (57%)Sodium: 321mg (14%)Fiber: 8.4g (35%)Sugar: 11.3g (13%)
Course:Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:Jamaican
Keyword:cajun shrimp tacos, mango salsa, shrimp tacos, taco recipe
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  1. Nyna says

    July 23, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team 2 says

      July 23, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      You can use whatever you like, any of the above! I think pineapple would be great on the shrimp taco – make it your own!

      Reply
  2. Anne A Dietrich says

    July 21, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Hello,
    I’m always confused. Do you use pre-cooked shrimp, or raw shrimp??
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 21, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Raw shrimp. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Juliana Fendez says

    November 5, 2018 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    Mmm delicious! I really love how put together this post is with nutrition facts and everything ♥️

    Reply
  4. Patti says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  5. Tamiko says

    August 24, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Made it for dinner last night! My hubby and son LOVED it! Thanks for sharing this outstanding recipe!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 24, 2016 at 11:27 am

      So glad you liked this Tamiko!

      Reply
  6. Shannon says

    October 21, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    These were a hit for my husband and I! You rock!!! Thanks ?

    Reply
    • jo says

      October 21, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      LOL Glad he liked it. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kerrie says

    September 7, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    These were the best taco’s I have ever made and I have 3 other people who agree!

    Reply
    • jo says

      September 7, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Glad you guys liked them. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    I need more shrimp tacos in my life and yours look perfect! I’m excited to try out your recipe for cajun seasoning too.

    Reply
  9. Moe says

    May 9, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 10, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Moe, you can find my recipe for cajun seasoning here.

      Reply
  10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    May 9, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down the best tacos and salsa I have seen.. these looks so flavoursome, zesty and delicious! I must try the recipes out!

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 10, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Thanks Thalia!

      Reply
  11. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    May 6, 2015 at 5:54 am

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous face on that dog! I’d sit with her but only after I ate my taco. These look so good!

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

      LOL Yes she’s adorable and she knows she can get her way with everything. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    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. 🙂

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 5, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Oh totally, can’t trust them! Hope you try this 🙂

      Reply
  13. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    May 4, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 4, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Liz says

    May 4, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Yum – thank you and have a great day!

    Reply
  15. Heather - Butter & Burlap says

    May 4, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Yum, yum, yum! That mango salsa is to die for! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • jo says

      May 4, 2015 at 7:55 am

      Thanks Heather!

      Reply
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