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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

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A quick and easy recipe featuring juicy garlic butter shrimp paired with a bright mango avocado salsa, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prep the salsa: In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, toss gently, and season lightly with salt. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin, coating evenly.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slightly crispy edges. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Spoon shrimp onto each tortilla, top with mango avocado salsa, and add optional hot sauce or extra lime juice if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to avoid steaming. Add avocado last to the salsa to prevent browning. Butter can be partially substituted with olive oil for a lighter option. Warm tortillas while cooking shrimp to save time. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, mango avocado salsa, quick dinner, easy tacos, weeknight meal, gluten-free, seafood tacos

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