Description
This Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe is a perfect blend of heat and sweet, offering a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- sliced avocado
- sour cream
- queso fresco (microbial-rennet)
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa: Dice the mango, finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Combine in a bowl with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing the shrimp.
- Marinate the shrimp: Mix olive oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels.
- Assemble the tacos: Place shrimp on each tortilla. Top with mango salsa and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose a mango that gives slightly when squeezed to ensure it is ripe. Double up on tortillas to prevent breakage if overloading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa