Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
These spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa are what summer is all about, and they only call for 7 ingredients! The flavors are bright, spicy, and acidic, tasting like something you'd get from a renowned taco joint. They're very easy to make and lend themselves as the perfect weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6 shrimp tacos
Ingredients
- 6 small flour tortillas I like using 4-inch street taco shells
Mango Salsa
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 habanero, minced use as much or as little as you like based on your heat preference
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Sea salt, to taste
Shrimp
- 10 oz uncooked shrimp; peeled, deveined, tail off
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Topping Ideas
- Avocado
- Pickled red onions
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Spicy mayo (Sriracha mayo or Bang Bang sauce)
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the mango salsa into a small mixing bowl; toss well and set aside.
- Transfer the shrimp into a separate mixing bowl. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the shrimp, than season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, ensuring they're evenly coated.
- In a skillet, heat another tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat. Place the shrimp into the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes, depending on the size. Flip them over and cook them for another 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque and forms the shape of a C. Shrimp cooks quickly, so you'll want to keep a close eye on them. When done, transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
- Lay the tortilla shells down and top them with shrimp, mango salsa, and whatever else you choose!
- Serve with lime wedges for a fresh spritz.
Notes
I use these nitrile gloves when handling hot pepper. The capsaicin will leave your skin feeling like it's burning and it can transfer to more sensitive areas—like your eyes, nose, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shrimp taco | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
