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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Pan seared shrimp in enchilada sauce with fresh mango and avocado salsa
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the salsa:

  • 2 ripe mangos (or mangoes??) peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro minced
  • 1-2 limes juiced
  • pinch of salt to taste

For the shrimp:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 6oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado diced

To serve:

  • corn tortillas heated in a skillet
  • hot sauce optional

Instructions
 

For the salsa:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt etc. Set aside while you cook the shrimp.

For the shrimp:

  • Heat the oil until very hot in a medium skillet. Add the shrimp and allow to cook undisturbed until they start to brown. Sprinkle with the spices and a little salt and pepper and then cook, stirring occasionally until they are firm and cooked through. Add some of the enchilada sauce to the pan and allow to coat the shrimp. Serve in corn tortillas with salsa on top.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish, Seafood
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