Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa (Printable version)
Spiced shrimp and vibrant mango salsa served in warm corn tortillas for a quick, gluten-free dinner.
# What you need:
→ 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 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, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt, to taste
→ For Serving
17 - 8 small corn tortillas
18 - Shredded cabbage or lettuce, optional
19 - Lime wedges
# How To:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Gently combine 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, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Layer optional shredded cabbage or lettuce on each tortilla. Top with several cooked shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of dish that looks like you tried way harder than you did, so everyone thinks you're a dinner hero.
- The mango salsa brings a breezy freshness that makes shrimp taste even sweeter — it's become a must for lazy summer nights here.
02 -
- I once left the shrimp marinating too long and the lime juice tightened them up — stick to 10 minutes for perfect texture.
- Switching the mango for fresh pineapple added a tangy twist that worked surprisingly well!
03 -
- Let shrimp rest for a minute after cooking to lock in juices and make assembling easier.
- Briefly charring tortillas over an open flame gives them incredible depth — just watch them closely.