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Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: 30 minute Dinner, Dinner, healthy dinner, weeknight dinner
  • Method: Grilled or stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Caribbean
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Description

These Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with black beans and mango slaw are so refreshing and bright!  Healthy, fast, and easy- and can be made in 30 mins on the grill or stovetop.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large raw shrimp- thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 1-2 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne or chipotle powder
  • Mango Cabbage Slaw- 2 cups
  • 14-ounce can "Cuban Style" Black Beans - or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans seasoned with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • 8 warm tortillas (5-6 inches), corn, flour, or a blend
  • Optional- serve with Chipotle Mayo, cilantro, pickled red onions, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat dry shrimp well. Drizzle with just enough oil to lightly coat- 1 to 2 teaspoons.
  2. Mix all spices, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Toss spices with shrimp, mixing well and set aside
  3. Make Mango Cabbage Slaw ( you’ll need about 2 cups for the recipe)
  4. Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat or pan-sear in a well-oiled cast-iron skillet on medium-high until just cooked. Squeeze with lime juice.
  5.  Warm the black beans.
  6. Toast or warm the tortillas.
  7. Assemble the tacos: Fill the warm tortillas with warm seasoned black beans, shrimp, and a mound of mango slaw. Add any of the optional toppings. 

Notes

Leftovers will keep up to 3 days in separate containers in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 333
  • Sugar: 7.6 g
  • Sodium: 659.8 mg
  • Fat: 3.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.1 g
  • Fiber: 11 g
  • Protein: 31.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 182.5 mg