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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Habanero Slaw

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A quick and flavorful shrimp taco recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp paired with a sweet and spicy mango habanero slaw. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 small habanero pepper, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, diced red onion, julienned mango, minced habanero, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
  2. Make the slaw dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Pour over the slaw mixture and toss until evenly coated. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add shrimp to pan: Place shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, spooning garlic butter over shrimp as they cook.
  6. Finish with lime: Remove shrimp from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over them. Toss gently to coat.
  7. Warm tortillas: While shrimp cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Assemble tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top generously with mango habanero slaw, and garnish with extra lime wedges or cilantro if desired.
  9. Serve immediately while shrimp is warm and slaw is crisp.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear and avoid steaming. Keep heat moderate when cooking garlic butter to prevent burning. Adjust habanero pepper quantity to control spice level. Warm tortillas just before assembling to keep them soft. Store shrimp and slaw separately if making ahead to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, mango habanero slaw, quick dinner, easy tacos, weeknight meal, spicy slaw, seafood tacos

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