Description
Shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that transports your palate to a tropical paradise. Tender, seasoned shrimp are nestled in soft corn tortillas and topped with a refreshing mango salsa, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, these tacos promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and taco seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While cooking, mix mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and lime juice in another bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or over gas flame until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp on tortillas and topping with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (176g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg