Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado

Instructions

1. Prepare Shrimp Marinade

   4 min hands-on

   • Peel and finely grate the garlic.
   • Combine shrimp with olive oil, crumbled dried pasilla, tomato sauce, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
   • Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly and set aside to marinate.

2. Pickle Red Onions

   3 min hands-on15 min waiting

   • Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons.
   • Toss onions with salt and lime juice in a separate bowl.
   • Let sit for at least 15 minutes to soften and absorb flavor.

3. Make Cilantro-Lime Dressing

   5 min hands-on

   • Zest one lime and set aside.
   • Blend cilantro leaves with olive oil in a food processor until smooth but textured.
   • Transfer to a small bowl and stir in lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and adjust seasoning.

4. Prepare Mango Salsa

   4 min hands-on

   • Slice mango cheeks away from the pit and dice the flesh into small cubes.
   • Fold diced mango into cilantro-lime dressing, ensuring it is well-coated.

5. Prep Avocados

   3 min hands-on

   • Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop out the flesh.
   • Slice thinly and squeeze lime juice over to prevent browning.

6. Cook Shrimp

   6 min hands-on

   • Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
   • Grill marinated shrimp for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until opaque and cooked through.
   • Remove from grill and keep warm.

7. Warm Taco Shells

   2 min hands-on

   • Lightly heat taco shells on the grill for 30-60 seconds per side until pliable.

8. Assemble Tacos

   4 min hands-on

   • Layer each taco shell with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, mango-cilantro salsa, and lime-pickled onions.

9. Serve Tacos

   1 min hands-on

   • Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Toast the dried pasilla pepper in a dry skillet for a smokier flavor.
   • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating to help seasoning stick.
   • Massage onions briefly with hands after adding lime juice and salt to intensify pickling.
   • Add a finely chopped fresh chili pepper or cayenne to shrimp marinade or salsa for spicier tacos.
   • Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or crushed tortilla chips over tacos for added crunch.