Enjoy a taste of the tropics with these vibrant Shrimp Tacos featuring a refreshing Mango Salsa. This recipe is perfect for a light dinner or a fun Taco Tuesday.
Author:Kenji Sato
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Tacos
Method:Sautéed
Cuisine:Mexican-inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
1 ripe mango, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (for topping)
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
While the shrimp cooks, prepare the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Warm the tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame for a few seconds per side.
Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with cooked shrimp. Top with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For a spicier salsa, leave some of the jalapeño seeds in.
Feel free to add other vegetables to your salsa, such as diced bell peppers or corn.
If you don’t have corn tortillas, flour tortillas also work well.