Griddle Recipes: Guilt-Free Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Creating quick, healthy and simple dishes during the week can be a daunting task. People often avoid taking the time to prepare their food in advance because of the time constraints it entails: defrosting, washing produce and chopping ingredients. These shrimp tacos are the perfect solution to get out of the take-out rut. This dish will replace the craving for deep-fried fish and shrimp tacos by instead steaming the shrimp and keeping them nice and juicy. The griddle cooks the shrimp in just under two minutes which will make this a weekly go-to recipe!

Guilt-Free Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Serves 5)

INGREDIENTS:

SHRIMP AND MARINADE

1. 1 pound of medium size shrimp (about 20-25 shrimp)–thawed, peeled, deveined and tails off
2. 1 tsp. garlic powder
3. 1 ½ tsp. salt
4. 1 tsp. pepper
5. ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
6. 3 tbsp. Key lime juice
7. 2 tbsp. olive oil

SALSA

1. 1 ripe mango— chopped
2. ½ red onion— finely chopped
3. 1 serrano pepper— finely chopped
4. Juice of 2-3 key limes
5. 1 jalapeño— finely chopped (optional)
6. Salt and pepper to taste

EXTRA INGREDIENTS AND TOPPINGS

1. 5 corn tortillas
2. Sour cream or Mexican crema
3. 1 avocado- sliced

Steps for cooking your shrimp tacos:

• Place shrimp on paper towels to make sure there is no excess liquid.
• Mix the garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl until well combined; add shrimp and toss until all pieces are well coated in the marinade. Set aside for a quick marinade while making the salsa.
• In a separate bowl, combine the chopped mango, onion, peppers, lime juice, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
• Heat your griddle to a medium-high temperature and add your shrimp. Stay close by as all of the shrimp will cook in 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
• Once the shrimp are cooked through, place in a separate bowl.
• Place the corn tortillas on the griddle for 30 seconds to heat through and soften.
• To assemble the taco place the tortilla on a plate, add 3-4 shrimp, add the mango salsa, top with avocado slices and a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream.

Eat and enjoy the shrimp tacos without the guilt of deep frying!

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