Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of shrimp tacos topped with refreshing mango salsa. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of seasoned shrimp and sweet, juicy mango, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, these tacos promise a fiesta of taste that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe mangoes (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and toss with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Make Mango Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Warm Tortillas: Lightly toast corn tortillas in another skillet until warm.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer cooked shrimp on each tortilla and top with mango salsa. Squeeze extra lime juice if desired.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g total)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg