Description
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. Juicy, grilled shrimp topped with a refreshing mango salsa create a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for backyard barbecues or cozy dinners, these tacos will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to be the star of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 corn tortillas (or crispy taco shells)
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix diced mango with red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper; let sit to meld flavors.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm taco shells on the grill or in a skillet for about one minute per side.
- Assemble tacos by filling each shell with grilled shrimp topped generously with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg