Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa (Printable)
Seasoned shrimp on warm corn tortillas topped with vibrant mango salsa—sweet, spicy, and tangy; ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb 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 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 - Salt, to taste
→ For Serving
17 - 8 small corn tortillas
18 - Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
19 - Extra lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Place shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In another bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently to blend the flavors and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Lay shredded cabbage or lettuce (if using) on each tortilla, arrange several shrimp on top, and finish with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The shrimp cook up ridiculously fast, perfect for weeknights when you need flavor without fuss.
- The mango salsa is secretly the best part: bright, juicy, and it doubles as a dip for chips if you get hooked.
02 -
- If the shrimp overcook, they turn rubbery in seconds—set a timer or watch closely.
- Letting the salsa sit for five extra minutes makes the flavors really meld; resist sneaking too many spoonfuls if you can.
03 -
- Mix the salsa just before serving so it stays vibrant and never soggy.
- If you want a smoky accent, char the tortillas lightly on an open flame for a restaurant-style finish.