Description
Shrimp tacos with mango salsa offer a vibrant and flavorful culinary experience that brings a taste of the tropics to your table. Juicy shrimp are perfectly seasoned and grilled, then paired with a refreshing mango salsa that bursts with sweetness and acidity. Wrapped in soft tortillas, these tacos are not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Elevate your taco night with this delicious recipe that promises smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and slightly charred.
- In another bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to prepare the salsa.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg