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Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Zesty Mango Slaw

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These quick and easy shrimp tacos feature a sweet honey garlic glaze paired with a bright, tangy mango slaw, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium-sized, wild-caught if possible)
  • 3 tbsp honey (local honey preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage (about 4 oz or 120g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for milder heat)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed; corn for gluten-free option)
  • Optional: sliced avocado or a dollop of sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Honey Garlic Shrimp Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of black pepper. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for later.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss well to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the Mango Slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over slaw and toss gently. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and caramelized. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Toss Shrimp in Reserved Sauce: Remove shrimp from heat and toss immediately with reserved tablespoon of honey garlic sauce.
  6. Warm the Tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm tortillas on a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in a low oven until pliable and lightly toasted.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Place shrimp on each tortilla, top with mango slaw, and add optional avocado slices or sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 10 minutes to avoid curing. Cook shrimp in batches to avoid steaming. Toss cooked shrimp in reserved marinade for a glossy finish. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder slaw. Leftover shrimp keeps up to 2 days refrigerated; slaw best eaten within 24 hours.

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