Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable Version)
Seasoned shrimp in warm corn tortillas topped with vibrant mango salsa, sweet, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ 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 pepper, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Kosher salt, to taste
→ Serving
17 - 8 small corn tortillas
18 - Shredded cabbage or lettuce, optional
19 - Extra lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated and let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to mix and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, taking care not to let them dry out.
05 - Layer each warmed tortilla with optional shredded cabbage or lettuce, then top with cooked shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Plate tacos and serve promptly with fresh lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This salsa pops with lively flavors that make the shrimp taste even juicier—trust me, one bite and you’ll crave another.
- Fresh mango and a chili-lime kick turn a weekday meal into a mini escape, all in less than 30 minutes.
02 -
- If you crowd the skillet, the shrimp steam instead of sear—always cook in batches if needed.
- Letting the mango salsa sit for 10 minutes before serving melds the flavors and makes each spoonful taste brighter.
03 -
- Let the shrimp come to room temperature before cooking for the best sear and even cooking.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top just before serving brings out every fresh flavor.