Shrimp Tacos Mango Salsa (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp, sweet mango salsa, and soft tortillas come together for a vibrant, quick main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime
→ For the Mango-Avocado Salsa
09 - 1 ripe mango, diced
10 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
11 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Extra cilantro (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the salsa.
02 - In another bowl, gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and just cooked through.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
05 - Assemble the tacos by dividing the shrimp among the tortillas. Top with mango-avocado salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and ready in 20 minutes
- Bright, fresh flavors that feel like summer
- Balanced, healthy ingredients
- Customizable with different toppings or salsa twists
02 -
- Dry your shrimp well before marinating for the best grill marks.
- If you like things extra spicy, stir some jalapeño seeds directly into the salsa.
- Warm tortillas just before assembling to keep them soft and prevent splitting.