Zesty Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp Tacos
Celebrate Week 26 with this vibrant fusion dish that brings a tropical twist to your dinner table. The combination of succulent coconut-marinated shrimp and a tangy mango slaw offers an exciting explosion of flavors that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying.
In short
Zesty Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp Tacos takes about 35 minutes (20 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)600 g
- Full-fat coconut milk200 ml
- Fresh lemongrass (finely minced)1 tbsp
- Red chili flakes0.5 tsp
- Garlic (minced)2 cloves
- Ripe mango (julienned)1 pcs
- Red cabbage (shredded)200 g
- Lime (juice and zest)2 pcs
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)1 handful
- Honey1 tbsp
- Small corn or flour tortillas12 pcs
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, minced lemongrass, garlic, and chili flakes. Add the shrimp, toss well to coat, and let it marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a separate large bowl, mix the shredded red cabbage, julienned mango, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from the marinade and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized from the coconut sugars.
- 4
Briefly heat the tortillas in a dry pan or over an open gas flame until soft and slightly charred.
- 5
Place a generous spoonful of mango slaw on each tortilla, top with 3-4 shrimp, and garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Questions and answers
How long does Zesty Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp Tacos take?
About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Large shrimp (peeled and deveined), Full-fat coconut milk, Fresh lemongrass (finely minced), Red chili flakes, Garlic (minced), Ripe mango (julienned) …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
