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Corn Tacos with Seared Shrimp, Mango Salsa, and Avocado Cream

A quick, light lunch: juicy shrimp seasoned with a hint of smoky spice are paired with fresh mango-cucumber salsa and creamy avocado sauce.
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Corn Tacos with Seared Shrimp, Mango Salsa, and Avocado Cream

Nutrition

Per serving · approximate nutritional values
Energy
450 kcal
Protein
37 g
Carbohydrates
47 g
Sugars
17 g
Fat
15 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Fiber
9 g
Salt
1.6 g

Instructions

Follow the steps and taste along the way.

  1. Prepare the mango salsa

    Dice the mango and cucumber. Toss them with 15 ml lime juice, the chopped cilantro, and 0.5 g salt.
    Photo for step 1
  2. Make the avocado cream

    Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth, then stir in the Greek yogurt, 10 ml lime juice, half of the grated lime zest, and 0.5 g salt.
    Photo for step 2
  3. Sear the shrimp

    Toss the shrimp with the smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, the remaining lime zest, and 1 g salt. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and lightly browned at the edges.
    Photo for step 3
  4. Warm the tortillas

    Briefly warm the corn tortillas in a clean, dry skillet for about 20 to 30 seconds per side. They should be warm and pliable, not dried out or hard.
    Photo for step 4
  5. Assemble the tacos

    Divide the avocado cream among the tortillas, then add the shrimp and mango salsa. Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm and the shrimp are freshly seared.
    Photo for step 5

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Corn Tacos with Seared Shrimp, Mango Salsa, and Avocado Cream

A quick, light lunch: juicy shrimp seasoned with a hint of smoky spice are paired with fresh mango-cucumber salsa and creamy avocado sauce.
2 Servings28 minEasy
Corn Tacos with Seared Shrimp, Mango Salsa, and Avocado Cream

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mango salsa

    Dice the mango and cucumber. Toss them with 15 ml lime juice, the chopped cilantro, and 0.5 g salt.
    Prepare the mango salsa
  2. Make the avocado cream

    Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth, then stir in the Greek yogurt, 10 ml lime juice, half of the grated lime zest, and 0.5 g salt.
    Make the avocado cream
  3. Sear the shrimp

    Toss the shrimp with the smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, the remaining lime zest, and 1 g salt. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and lightly browned at the edges.
    Sear the shrimp
  4. Warm the tortillas

    Briefly warm the corn tortillas in a clean, dry skillet for about 20 to 30 seconds per side. They should be warm and pliable, not dried out or hard.
    Warm the tortillas
  5. Assemble the tacos

    Divide the avocado cream among the tortillas, then add the shrimp and mango salsa. Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm and the shrimp are freshly seared.
    Assemble the tacos