Spicy Mango Shrimp Tacos
Enjoy a burst of tropical flavors with these Spicy Mango Shrimp Tacos. Juicy shrimp seasoned with spices, tossed with fresh mango salsa, and served in warm tortillas make for a delightful meal that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 tongs
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Optional avocado slices, lime wedges, and extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside to prepare the mango salsa.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with the fresh mango salsa, and add optional avocado slices and lime wedges for garnish.
- Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra spiciness, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp before cooking.
Feel free to customize your toppings with ingredients like shredded cabbage or sour cream.
These tacos can easily be made with other proteins like chicken or tofu for a different twist.