Ingredients
For the shrimp:
1 lb medium shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined
1 ½ tsp olive oil
1 ½ tsp chili powder
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp oregano
pinch of salt
For the mango salsa:
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 roma tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup cilantro, minced
1 Tbsp lime juice (about ½ lime)
pinch chipotle powder
For the taco sauce:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup sour cream
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp hot sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
For assembling tacos:
1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
pinch of salt and pepper
½ cup shredded cabbage (purple or green)
tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil and all seasoning ingredients until evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mango, tomato, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and chipotle powder. Mix gently to make the salsa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder to make the taco sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer, about 2 minutes per side, until pink and curled into an “O” shape. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas over the stove or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage, shrimp, mango salsa, and taco sauce. Finish with a squeeze of lime and any additional toppings you like.
Notes
- Add pineapple or papaya to the salsa for a tropical twist.
- Make it spicier with jalapeños in the salsa or extra hot sauce in the taco sauce.
- Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb version.
- Top with queso fresco or cotija for extra flavor.
- Try grilling the shrimp instead of pan-searing for a smoky flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh—store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg