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Flavorful Smoky Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Easy Mango Slaw

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These smoky chipotle grilled shrimp tacos paired with a sweet and tangy mango slaw offer a quick, bold, and fresh meal perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust for heat preference)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Optional: crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by combining chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well until blended.
  2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, toss gently to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. While shrimp marinates, combine shredded cabbage, julienned mango, sliced red onion, jalapeño (if using), and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over the slaw and mix gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil grates if using an outdoor grill.
  6. Grill shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred.
  8. Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on each tortilla, topping with mango slaw, and sprinkling with queso fresco if desired. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes to avoid texture changes. Use tongs to flip shrimp only once to prevent breaking. If mango slaw is too wet, gently press with paper towel before assembling tacos. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo and omit cheese. Frozen shrimp should be thawed and patted dry before marinating.

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