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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

These spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa offer a bright, layered flavor profile in under 30 minutes, making them a perfect quick dinner option that pleases any crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Mexican
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails optional
  • 1 –2 ripe mangoes, diced Look for fragrant, slightly soft fruit
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced or thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced Remove seeds to reduce heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes (juice + wedges for serving)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 –1 tsp chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or crema (optional)
  • pickled red onions (optional)

Method
 

Marinate the shrimp
  1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, a pinch of salt, and half the lime juice.
  2. Marinate for 5–10 minutes only.
Make the mango salsa
  1. Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, a pinch of salt, and the remaining lime juice.
  2. Make salsa right before serving for the freshest texture.
Cook the shrimp
  1. Heat a skillet (or grill) over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
Warm the tortillas
  1. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side or char briefly over an open flame.
Assemble tacos
  1. Layer shrimp, mango salsa, sliced avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or crema on warm tortillas.
  2. Finish with a lime squeeze and cilantro.

Notes

For best results, keep components separate until assembly to avoid sogginess. Enhance flavors by adjusting spice levels and component ratios according to preferred tastes.