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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Slaw for Perfect Flavor

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A fast and flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp paired with a fresh, tangy mango slaw. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for casual gatherings and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Mango Slaw:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt to taste
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mango Slaw (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño if using. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Pour dressing over slaw and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate while cooking shrimp.
  2. Season the Shrimp (5 minutes): Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly.
  3. Cook the Shrimp (6-8 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip.
  4. Add Garlic Butter (2-3 minutes): After flipping shrimp, add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir gently to coat shrimp as butter melts and garlic softens. Cook another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Warm the Tortillas (2 minutes): Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel until pliable.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: Spoon garlic butter shrimp onto each tortilla, top generously with mango slaw, and squeeze fresh lime juice over everything. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly for a good sear. Add garlic butter after flipping shrimp to prevent burning garlic. Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming shrimp. Mango slaw tastes better after chilling for an hour. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option. Swap honey with agave syrup for vegan slaw. Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, mango slaw, quick dinner, seafood tacos, easy recipe, gluten-free option

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