Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Jicama Slaw and Cilantro Lime Crema
Get ready for a flavor-packed grilled shrimp taco night that’s light, zesty, and bursting with summer vibes. These tacos combine juicy, chili-lime marinated shrimp with a crisp mango-jicama slaw for the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. A creamy cilantro lime sauce brings everything together in warm tortillas. It’s an easy weeknight meal that feels like a beach vacation! Plus, the mango and cilantro you’ll prep today will be reused in later dishes this week to minimize waste.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango-Jicama Slaw:
1 cup shredded jicama (about 1/2 small jicama)
1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Cilantro Lime Crema:
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of salt
To Serve:
8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Lime wedges, for garnish
Extra cilantro, for topping
Instructions
1
🔥 Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, lime zest, juice, salt, and pepper.
Marinate for 15–20 minutes while you prepare other components.
2
🥭 Make the Slaw: In a large bowl, mix jicama, mango, cabbage, lime juice, honey, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
Toss and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
3
🌿 Blend the Crema: Stir or blend together sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt until smooth.
4
🔥 Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5
🌮 Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled shrimp, a scoop of slaw, and a drizzle of crema.
Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
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