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Spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are our summer anthem! Perfect excuse to marry Indian & Mexican with the bright, peppy flavors of mango & habanero.
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Shrimp Curry Tacos with Mango Habanero Slaw

Spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are our summer anthem! Perfect excuse to marry Indian & Mexican with the bright, peppy flavors of mango & habanero.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Indian, Mexican
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

Shrimp Curry Tacos

  • 1 lb. shrimp peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 inch ginger grated
  • 1 t. garam masala
  • 1 t. cumin
  • 1 t. turmeric
  • 1 t. salt
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 T. tomato paste
  • 12 soft taco shells
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Mango Habanero Slaw

  • 2 T. honey
  • 2 T. lime juice
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1/2 head green cabbage thinly shredded
  • 2 mangoes thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2-6 habanero peppers seeded & thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Mango Habanero Slaw

  • Whisk honey, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Toss the rest of the slaw ingredients in the honey lime sauce. Let soften while you prepare the shrimp, at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

Shrimp Curry Tacos

  • Toss shrimp with garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk tomato paste into coconut milk in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and add shrimp.
  • Cook shrimp just until opaque, turning as needed.
  • Arrange shrimp and slaw inside taco shells. Serve with lime wedges.