Shrimp (Prawn) Tacos with Mango Salsa

As you guys know, Mexican food is one of our favorites. Making Tacos at home is quite effortless. This is a wholesome meal with proteins, veggies and carbs. Since I had to finish some mangoes, mango salsa was the highlight of our tacos. It was a refreshing change from the regular tomato salsa. If you love mangoes too, you must give this a try.

Grilled Shrimp:
Shrimps/Prawns - 25
Lime Juice - 2 tbsp
Cajun Seasoning - 1 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
Salt

Mango Salsa:
Mangoes (medium chopped) - 1 1/2 cups
Red Onions (finely chopped) - about 1/3 cup
Jalapeno Pepper - 1
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves - few sprigs
Lime Juice - 2 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt

Whole Wheat Tortillas
Shredded Lettuce
Grated Cheese
Sour Cream
Avocado Guacamole

How to make Mango Shrimp Tacos:
Mango Salsa:

• A firm (not mushy) mango works best for salsa. Discard the seeds of the jalapeno pepper and finely chop it. Finely chop cilantro leaves too. In a mixing bowl, add mangoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh ground black pepper and salt. Mix and set it aside for about 2 hours, so that all the flavors blend well.
• Along with mangoes, you can add diced pineapple if you like Mango Pineapple Salsa.

Cooking Shrimps:

• In a mixing bowl, prepare the marinade. Add 2 tbsp lime juice, salt, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp red chili powder. Add cleaned shrimps to the bowl and mix. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and refrigerate the shrimps for about an hour.
• If Cajun seasoning is not available, use any other seasoning like Chipotle seasoning.
• Heat oil in a grill pan. Discard the marinade and add the marinated shrimps to the hot pan. Cook until the shrimps start turning changing color, about a minute on each side. Now add 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and cook for few seconds.

Building Tacos:

• Heat a griddle and roast both sides of each tortilla for few seconds.
• Let everyone pick their favorite toppings - lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream. This is how I love my Shrimp Taco - soft whole wheat tortillas topped with shredded Romaine Lettuce, Mango Salsa and finally Cajun seasoned Grilled Shrimp.