Shrimp Soft Taco with Mango Lime Salsa
Dive into a flavor-packed fiesta with these Shrimp Soft Tacos topped with vibrant Mango Lime Salsa—the ultimate combination of sweet, smoky, and zesty. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features succulent shrimp seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then pan-seared for a quick, satisfying cook. The real star of the dish is the homemade mango lime salsa, bursting with juicy mango, fresh cilantro, crisp red onion, and a hint of jalapeño heat, all brightened by a squeeze of lime juice. Served on warm flour tortillas and customizable with creamy avocado, sour cream, or tangy lime wedges, these tacos deliver restaurant-quality flair in just 25 minutes. Whether you're craving tropical flavors or a fresh spin on taco night, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 medium Mango (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 0.25 tsp Salt (for salsa)
- 8 small Flour tortillas
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced, optional)
- 4 Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
To prepare the mango lime salsa, combine the diced mango, red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and fully cooked through. Remove from heat.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a few cooked shrimp in the center of each tortilla. Top with a generous spoonful of mango lime salsa. Add a dollop of sour cream and a few slices of avocado if desired.
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 917 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 139.6 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 931 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2690 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
