Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa; Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Description
One bite and you’re on a tropical vacation — bold shrimp, juicy mango salsa, and aThese shrimp tacos are your new weeknight obsession — juicy seasoned shrimp, sweet & zesty mango avocado salsa, and your choice of a creamy cilantro lime or chipotle yogurt drizzle. Ready in under 25 minutes and bursting with anti-inflammatory goodness. Clean ingredients, bold flavor, no stress.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe or frozen mango (diced)
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ red or yellow pepper
- 1 small jalapeño (deseeded and minced (optional))
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh or dried cilantro
- Pinch of salt
- For Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, balances acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (1–2 tbsp to thin if needed)
Instructions
- 1 Prepare the Shrimp:
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In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Make the Mango Avocado Salsa:- 5
In a bowl, gently combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
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Assemble the Tacos:- 7
Warm corn tortillas.
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Add a layer of shredded cabbage, top with cooked shrimp, then spoon on mango salsa.
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