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Smoky Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Street Style)


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

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

  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • Juice of ½ lime (1 tablespoon)

  • 1 large ripe mango, diced (1½ cups / 225 g)

  • ¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion

  • 1 small red chili, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • Juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons)

  • 8 small corn tortillas

  • 1 cup (70 g) shredded red cabbage

  • ½ cup (60 g) sliced radishes


Instructions

  • 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.

  • Combine mango, red onion, red chili, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.

  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.

  • 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