Description
These street-style shrimp tacos combine smoky heat with fresh, juicy mango salsa for a vibrant and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1½ tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Juice of ½ lime (1 tablespoon)
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1 large ripe mango, diced (1½ cups / 225 g)
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¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion
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1 small red chili, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
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8 small corn tortillas
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1 cup (70 g) shredded red cabbage
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½ cup (60 g) sliced radishes
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp in the mixture and add lime juice.
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Combine mango, red onion, red chili, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
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Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
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Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage, radishes, and mango salsa. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste and use ripe, sweet mango for the best balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes