Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Quick and flavorful Shrimp Tacos topped with refreshing Mango Salsa, perfect for a fun dinner without a lot of cleanup.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp Tails off for easier eating
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil For cooking shrimp
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Tacos
- 8 pieces tortillas Corn or flour, based on preference
- 2 cups shredded cabbage For topping
- 1 cup Mango Salsa See below for ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Optional creamy element
- to taste hot sauce Optional
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 large ripe mango Diced
- 1/4 cup red onion Finely chopped
- 1 piece jalapeno Chopped, adjust for spice preference
- 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped
- 1 lime juiced Fresh juice recommended
- to taste salt
Instructions
Prepare Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp in a bowl with oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet until hot, then cook the shrimp in a single layer for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and curled.
Warm Tortillas and Assemble
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or over low flame.
- Build the tacos with a tortilla, shredded cabbage, shrimp, mango salsa, and optional sour cream or hot sauce.
Make Mango Salsa
- Dice mango into small pieces and combine with red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
Notes
For spicy variations, consider adding chipotle or adjusting the spices. Make ahead the mango salsa for enhanced flavors. Fresh ingredients make a significant difference.