Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
These Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa are sweet, spicy, and loaded with fresh, tropical flavor. A quick, healthy dinner ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 chipotle pepper optional, finely chopped
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango diced
- 0.5 red onion finely chopped
- 1 small red chili deseeded and minced
- 1 lime juiced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly
- 4 small tortillas corn or flour
- shredded red cabbage optional
- sliced avocado optional
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional chopped chipotle. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Step 2: Prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, red onion, chili, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- Step 4: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until lightly charred.
- Step 5: Assemble tacos with cabbage, cooked shrimp, mango salsa, avocado slices, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier finish, drizzle with chipotle-lime crema or top with cotija cheese. Make it a bowl by skipping the tortilla and serving over rice or greens.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 22g
Total Fat:12g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 8g
Sodium: 450mg
Cholesterol: 170mg