Description
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a vibrant blend of flavors that perfectly balance heat and sweetness, making them an ideal choice for any gathering or family dinner. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp seasoned with bold spices, paired with refreshing mango salsa that adds a tropical twist.
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)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- In another bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla topped with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg