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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos bring together smoky, seasoned shrimp with a fresh mango salsa and a cool, creamy taco sauce. Quick to make and full of vibrant flavors, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos

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

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil and all seasoning ingredients until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mango, tomato, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and chipotle powder. Mix gently to make the salsa.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder to make the taco sauce. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Warm tortillas over the stove or in a dry skillet.
  6. 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.
  • Author: Monica
  • 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