Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa (Printer-Friendly)
Seasoned shrimp in warm corn tortillas with zesty mango salsa—sweet, spicy, and bright, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Mango Salsa
10 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Kosher salt, to taste
→ For Serving
17 - 8 small corn tortillas
18 - Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
19 - Extra lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir gently and keep aside.
03 - Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet.
04 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave briefly until warm and pliable.
05 - On each tortilla, place shredded cabbage or lettuce if desired, layer with several cooked shrimp, and top with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet mango salsa brings out the natural flavor of juicy shrimp in a way you have to taste to believe.
- The recipe comes together so quickly, it's a lifesaver on any night when you want fresh, delicious food fast.
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- If you overcook the shrimp, they will turn chewy and lose their sweetness—pull them out as soon as they're opaque.
- Letting the salsa sit for 10 minutes brings the flavors together and softens the mango just enough.
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- Patting shrimp dry before marinating lets the spices stick and helps create a gorgeous sear.
- Letting the salsa chill for a bit melds the flavors, making each bite pop even more.