Spice up your dinner table with these vibrant shrimp tacos. The combination of tender, spicy shrimp with a fresh, sweet mango salsa creates a flavor explosion that’s both refreshing and satisfying—a perfect recipe to bring friends and family together for a festive meal.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Make Mango Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix gently.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas, then layer with shrimp and top with mango salsa.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime and serve immediately.