Description
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a perfect blend of heat and sweetness, making them an ideal dish for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. This vibrant recipe features succulent shrimp seasoned with bold spices and topped with a refreshing mango salsa that adds a delightful contrast. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these tacos are packed with flavor and can easily be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado or sour cream. Whether hosting a party or enjoying a weeknight meal, these tacos will surely impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 large ripe mango (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning and cayenne pepper.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook for about 3–5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Warm tortillas on a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping generously with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg