Description
Shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a vibrant fusion of flavors that transport your taste buds straight to a tropical paradise. Juicy shrimp seasoned to perfection are nestled in soft tortillas and topped with refreshing mango salsa, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy recipe is guaranteed to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté the seasoned shrimp for about 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping generously with mango salsa.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg