Monday, December 10, 2018

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Here is an example of taking a dish & Creole/Cajunizing (word?) it

Yields: 4        Prep Time: 15 mins   Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. butter
2 mangos, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 avocados, diced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped (seeded for less heat)
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
8 small corn tortillas
2 c. shredded red cabbage (1/4 head)
Lime wedges, for serving
Directions:
In a large baking dish, combine shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss until shrimp is fully seasoned.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping once.
Make mango salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, avocado, lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Season with salt.
Make tacos: Top tortillas with red cabbage, shrimp, and mango salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

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