Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa offer a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Juicy shrimp marinated with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne are grilled to perfection, then paired with a fresh and zesty mango salsa made with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Served on warm flour tortillas and customizable with optional toppings like avocado slices, sour cream, and shredded cabbage, these tacos deliver a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mango Salsa
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 lime, juiced
Other Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp and warming the tortillas.
- Make Spice Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to create the flavorful marinade for the shrimp.
- Coat Shrimp: Add the shrimp into the spice mixture bowl and toss well until each shrimp is evenly coated with the spices and olive oil.
- Prepare Mango Salsa: In a separate bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and lime juice to create a fresh and tangy salsa. Set this aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Grill Shrimp: Place the shrimp on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque, ensuring they are perfectly cooked but still juicy.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side to make them soft and pliable for assembling the tacos.
- Assemble Tacos: To assemble, place a few grilled shrimp onto each warmed tortilla, top generously with the mango salsa, and add any optional toppings such as avocado slices, sour cream, or shredded cabbage.
- Serve: Serve your spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa immediately while warm. Enjoy the vibrant blend of spicy, sweet, and fresh flavors in every bite!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour tortillas with corn tortillas or gluten-free wraps.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper and jalapeño from the salsa.
- These tacos can be prepared using a grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before grilling.
- Leftover mango salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
