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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Quick and easy Spicy Shrimp Tacos with zesty mango salsa that will elevate your dinner plans without fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 8-10 pieces Taco-sized tortillas, corn or flour
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Cayenne pepper Optional for extra heat
For Mango Salsa
  • 1 Ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 Red onion, chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeño, finely chopped Adjust according to heat preference
  • 2 Limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
For Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha or preferred hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or vegetable oil For cooking shrimp

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and seasonings until coated.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp for about 90 seconds per side, until pink and curled.
  4. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp.
Mango Salsa
  1. In a bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  2. Assemble tacos by layering shrimp, mango salsa, and sauce on tortillas.
  3. Add additional toppings like cheese or lettuce if desired.

Notes

You can prep the salsa ahead of time; it tastes better the longer it sits. Feel free to substitute mango with pineapple if you prefer.