Mango Salsa Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- For Serving
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Extra lime wedges
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
- Avocado slices or diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by mixing all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust lime or salt. Chill until needed.
- Season the shrimp with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp, mango salsa, and optional toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges.