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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Juicy chili-lime shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with bright mango salsa and a tangy lime crema. Fresh, fast, and perfect for taco night.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for shrimp
  • 1.5 cup ripe mango, small dice
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp jalapeño, minced seeded for less heat
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice for salsa
  • 0.25 tsp salt for salsa
  • 8 tortilla corn tortillas
  • 1.5 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp lime zest
  • 1 each lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Make the mango salsa: In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, 2.0 tbsp lime juice, and 0.25 tsp salt. Toss and let sit while you prep the shrimp.
  • Make the lime crema: In a small bowl whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lime zest. If needed, thin with a splash of water to drizzle.
  • Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, then toss with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 0.75 tsp kosher salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 1.0 tbsp lime juice.
  • Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5 to 2.0 minutes per side until just opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
  • Warm the tortillas: Char or warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 to 30 seconds per side; keep wrapped in a clean towel.
  • Assemble: Layer cabbage in tortillas, add shrimp, spoon on mango salsa, and drizzle with lime crema.
  • Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the crema. Flour tortillas work too—warm them gently to prevent tearing.