Description
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa & Creamy Cilantro Sauce are a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring juicy, spiced shrimp tucked into warm tortillas, topped with a refreshing mango salsa and drizzled with a tangy, herby cilantro-lime sauce. Perfect for summer dinners or taco nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting tortillas)
- For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- For the Creamy Cilantro Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, combine all mango salsa ingredients. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
- In another bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the creamy cilantro sauce until smooth. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet with a little butter or directly over a flame until slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos: place shrimp on each tortilla, top with mango salsa, and drizzle with creamy cilantro sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan yogurt or avocado instead of sour cream.
- Grilled shrimp can be used instead of pan-seared for a smoky flavor.
- The mango salsa and sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion