Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos (Printer-Friendly)
Zesty cilantro-lime shrimp in corn tortillas, topped with vibrant mango salsa for a bright, gluten-free weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For the Mango Salsa
09 - 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste
→ For Assembly
16 - 8 small corn tortillas
17 - Additional fresh cilantro, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
19 - Optional: shredded cabbage
20 - Optional: avocado slices
21 - Optional: sour cream
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque, ensuring they are cooked through.
04 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave until pliable and warm.
05 - Divide cooked shrimp among tortillas. Top each with mango salsa, additional cilantro, and preferred garnishes such as shredded cabbage, avocado slices, or sour cream. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm tortillas with zesty shrimp and sweet mango salsa make every bite a party in your mouth.
- It's perfect for casual dinners, quick lunches, or impressing guests without stress.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp will turn rubbery fast—watch closely and pull them the moment they go opaque.
- Marinating longer than 20 minutes actually makes the shrimp mushy from the lime, so set a timer.
03 -
- Let cooked shrimp rest off the heat for a minute—they stay juicy and flavorful.
- Prepping salsa earlier in the day lets the flavors bloom together for an even brighter bite.