Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos (Printable Version)
Zesty cilantro-lime shrimp with fresh mango salsa, warm corn tortillas, and quick weeknight prep.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 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, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
15 - Salt, to taste
→ For Assembly
16 - 8 small corn tortillas, gluten-free
17 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
19 - Optional: shredded cabbage
20 - Optional: avocado slices
21 - Optional: sour cream
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - While the shrimp is marinating, combine diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
04 - Gently heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
05 - Arrange cooked shrimp on each warm tortilla. Top generously with mango salsa, extra cilantro, and any desired toppings such as cabbage, avocado slices, or sour cream. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mango salsa bursts with sweetness and heat, and it tastes like you spent hours, even though it comes together in minutes.
- This recipe turns shrimp into something craveable that feels a little special, even if you're just making dinner for yourself.
02 -
- If you overcook the shrimp, they’ll turn rubbery and lose their pop—watch closely and pull them the moment they go pink.
- Letting the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes made it taste about three times brighter and melded the flavors beautifully.
03 -
- A light sprinkling of flaky salt over the finished tacos made the flavors snap together in a way I didn’t expect.
- Chopping everything small for the salsa means you get a bit of everything in each bite—and people always notice.