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Delicious saucy hot honey shrimp tacos topped with mango slaw, avocado, and pickled onions on a wooden board.
Alyssa

Saucy Hot Honey Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

A fast and flavorful meal featuring sweet, spicy shrimp tacos topped with a tangy mango slaw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup hot honey
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1.5 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter (for extra sauciness)
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup diced mango
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Juice of ½ lime juice of lime
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 6 pieces almond flour tortillas
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • 1 whole avocado (sliced)

Method
 

  1. Make the Mango Slaw: In a bowl, mix coleslaw mix, diced mango, mayo, Dijon, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and refrigerate while preparing the shrimp.
  2. Prepare the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat hot honey, red chili flakes, lime zest, and lime juice over low heat. Stir in butter until melted. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque. Pour the hot honey glaze over the shrimp and toss to coat, letting it simmer for 30 seconds to thicken.
  4. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the almond flour tortillas. Add a layer of mango slaw, top with saucy hot honey shrimp, pickled onions, and avocado slices. Drizzle any extra glaze over the top.
  5. Serve Immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh. Adjust hot honey level according to your spice preference.