Description
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema and Mango Salsa are vibrant, smoky, and refreshing tacos featuring spicy seared shrimp, sweet mango salsa, and a creamy avocado sauce. They’re quick to prepare and perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or entertaining.
Ingredients
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- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb 16-20 Black Tiger Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 Fresno chile, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Avocado Crema:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- To Serve:
- Tortillas of choice (corn or flour)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, cumin, salt, paprika, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, and crushed garlic. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the mango salsa by mixing mango, chile, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- For the avocado crema, blend avocado, garlic, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, salt, and sour cream in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with shrimp, a spoonful of mango salsa, and a drizzle of avocado crema.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter avocado crema.
- Add shredded cabbage or lettuce for crunch.
- Mango salsa and crema can be made a day in advance.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
