Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos (Printable version)
Zesty cilantro-lime shrimp in corn tortillas topped with sweet-tangy mango salsa—bright, quick, and gluten-free.
# What you need:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Mango Salsa
09 - 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
15 - Salt, to taste
→ Assembly and Garnish
16 - 8 small corn tortillas
17 - Extra cilantro, chopped, as garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
19 - Optional: shredded cabbage
20 - Optional: avocado slices
21 - Optional: sour cream
# How To:
01 - Combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Mix diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir gently until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through.
04 - Warm corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable.
05 - Distribute cooked shrimp among the tortillas. Top with mango salsa, additional cilantro, and any desired garnishes such as cabbage, avocado, or sour cream. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
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- If you crave big, fresh flavors in under half an hour, these tacos are your secret weeknight weapon.
- Adding mango salsa turns each bite into a burst of sweet, heat, and tang—an irresistible combo I never tire of.
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- Leaving shrimp in the marinade too long makes them mushy—set a timer, I learned this the hard way.
- Chopping mango over a bowl catches runaway juice, so nothing is wasted and cleanup is easier.
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- Always pat shrimp dry before marinating so they sear instead of steaming.
- Finishing tacos with a pinch of flaky salt right before serving makes every flavor pop.