Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Sauce & Mango Salsa
These easy shrimp tacos are packed with bold flavors, combining juicy, marinated shrimp with a creamy avocado sauce and a refreshing mango salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer gathering, this dish delivers a balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Frying pan
- Food processor optional
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Shrimp & Marinade:
Cooking & Tortillas:
- 🫒1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 🌾10 small soft tortillas flour or corn
Avocado Sauce:
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp (450g), lime juice (1/2 lime), hot sauce (1 tbsp), cumin (1 tsp), paprika (1 tsp), black pepper (1/2 tsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), ground coriander (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), chili powder (1/2 tsp), and olive oil (1 tsp). Mix well and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Avocado Sauce: In a food processor, blend avocados (2), cottage cheese (¼ cup), lime juice (½ lime), garlic powder (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and fresh coriander (to taste) until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Mango Salsa: Finely chop tomatoes (2-3), mango (1), chili pepper (1), red onion (1/4), and garlic cloves (1-2). In a bowl, combine all chopped ingredients with lime juice (½ lime), salt (1 tsp), and fresh coriander (to taste). Mix well.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil (1 tbsp). Cook marinated shrimp for 2.5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2.5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Heat the Tortillas: Warm tortillas (10) in a dry pan over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or wrap them in aluminum foil and heat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spread a spoonful of avocado sauce on each tortilla, add cooked shrimp, and top with tomato-mango salsa. Garnish with extra fresh coriander if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy!: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.