Description
These zesty shrimp tacos with fresh mango salsa are a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, seasoned shrimp paired with a bright and refreshing mango salsa create a delicious balance of savory and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
1 ripe mango, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste (for salsa)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss shrimp in olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mix.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla, topping with mango salsa, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Increase jalapeño or add chili flakes for more heat.
- Turn into a taco bowl by serving over rice or greens.
- Grill shrimp for a smoky flavor.
- Store shrimp and salsa separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
