• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mountain Cravings logo
  • Recipes
  • In My Kitchen
  • Meet Kate
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Shrimp Curry Tacos with Mango Habanero Slaw

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are our summer anthem! Perfect excuse to marry Indian & Mexican with the bright, peppy flavors of mango & habanero. #shrimp #tacos #mango #habanero #curry | mountaincravings.com

These spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are my summer anthem! As in I could eat them every single day, as in I just ate a full plate but I’m still craving more. And yes, everything should always be stuffed in a taco, always – but these flavors go way beyond, to salads and wraps and any other form you can think of.

Shrimp tacos are the perfect excuse to marry two of my favorite cuisines, Indian & Mexican, using one of my top flavor pairing obsessions, mango & habanero. Mango’s candylike sweetness really tones down the extreme heat of habaneros, but there’s still that perfectly lingering pepper note. Not to mention the gorgeous, naturally bright colors that make a table so inviting!

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

I adore habanero peppers but they can be a roulette wheel of fiery heat, ranging from as mild as a jalapeno to destroying all other flavors. “Two to six” is vague but I really recommend testing a tiny strip to decide how many you want to add. I used four large peppers and it was just the right level of spice for us, but yours could be very different!

Let’s sit down outside with people we really like, a big platter of tacos, and some bubbly rose. Perfect summer evening, made.

Spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are our summer anthem! Perfect excuse to marry Indian & Mexican with the bright, peppy flavors of mango & habanero.
Spicy-sweet-crunchy-soft shrimp tacos are our summer anthem! Perfect excuse to marry Indian & Mexican with the bright, peppy flavors of mango & habanero.
Print Recipe
5 from 5 votes

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 mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Marinate Time30 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
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.
Print Recipe
This page contains affiliate links for handpicked products I recommend. MORE →
Thanks for supporting Mountain Cravings!
  • This kale slaw salad stays crunchy hours after adding dressing, perfect for picnicking! Kale & red cabbage pair with spicy radish & mexican-ish dressing.
    Kale Slaw Salad
  • Irish Corned Beef Tacos | Mountain Cravings
    Irish Corned Beef Tacos
  • Tequila & shrimp are made for each other, perfectly seasoned with garlic & spices! Bonus, corn tortillas loaded up with veggies are delicious & healthy.
    Grilled Tequila Shrimp Tacos

23 August 2018 Tagged With: Indian, Main Dishes, Mexican

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Emma R Walker says

    23 August 2018 at 9:55 am

    I cannot emphasize enough how much I want to gorge myself on these tacos. Shrimp is a major treat for me because my husband is allergic to shellfish, so I rarely get to indulge (so thanks for the very pleasant surprise at work, Kate!). I am already scheming to make these next time he’s out of town… 😉

    Reply
  2. Jen Thoemke says

    23 August 2018 at 10:16 am

    These shrimp curry tacos were absolutely amazing! I loved the sweet and spicy kick because of the mangos and habanero peppers. It was spicy but not too spicy! So, yummy!!

    Reply
  3. Courtney Thoemke says

    23 August 2018 at 3:19 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS!! These tacos are definitely a new fav. They are full of flavor and have the perfect amount of spice from the habanero peppers, sweetness from the mangos, and tang from the limes. I truly am in love and will be making again soon! Thanks Kate for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mo says

    27 July 2024 at 6:28 am

    Making these again for sure! These were so simple and tasty. I didn’t measure anything as I cook to taste, but I used the listed ingredients. I did add hot curry to the shrimp and a pinch of salt to the slaw too.

    This also paired nicely with rice. I’ll try making a chicken curry with potatoes next time for a rice bowl 😋. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    21 September 2024 at 4:00 pm

    I had a curry shrimp taco at a local restaurant and have been dreaming of them ever since. I found this recipe and they’re pretty darn close! I subbed jalapeños for habanero and added a little smashed avocado. I’m out of Garam masala and my grocery store didn’t have it so I subbed in some curry. Delicious!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Photo of brunette woman wearing a burgundy shirt, next to text reading 'Hello! I'm Kate.'

Recipes from my kitchen are inspired by the seasons, the mountains, and feeding the people I love. I hope you discover a passion for cooking & try a new favorite! MORE →

Reader Favorites

  • Rúgbrauð is a traditional Icelandic dark rye bread, sweet and hearty with a rich history but impossibly simple to make.
  • Healthy whole-food protein bars based on a simple formula of egg whites, nuts, & dates, made three ways: espresso chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, & vanilla spiced chai.
  • Creamy sauce built around sun-dried tomatoes – or just a simple paste! – is perfect for smothering fish or chicken.
  • Who's ready for fall camping?! Make an easy camp dinner by stuffing hasselback potatoes full of cheese & topping them off with garlic butter!
  • Kleinur donuts have a wonderfully spicy aroma thanks to cardamom & nutmeg, with a crispy shell and tender center perfect for dipping in coffee!
  • Sous Vide Poached Eggs in Advance | Mountain Cravings
  • Traditional Icelandic schnapps married with freshly squeezed orange juice & a sprig of rosemary for a crisp, refreshing fall spiced cocktail.
  • Cucumber Sushi Rollups | Mountain Cravings
  • Easy crustless quiche is the perfect stress-free way to start a full day of adventures! Shake everything together in a bag at home, then just pour into a cast iron skillet set over the fire for a delicious camp breakfast.

HEALTHY(ISH) COMFORT FOODS,
RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

© 2025 Mountain Cravings · All Rights Reserved · PRIVACY POLICY