Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a lighter take on a typical fish taco. Spiced shrimp loaded with shredded cabbage, avocado, fresh mango salsa and feta cheese.

Since moving to San Diego a few years ago, I’ve had every kind of taco you can imagine. Every block in my neighborhood has a taco shop or Mexican restaurant. However, out of all the taco’s i’ve tried, my favorite has always been the shrimp taco. It’s a lighter choice than a fried cod or fried calamari taco. It’s also easier to make at home. I make these shrimp tacos frequently at our house, since I love this recipe so much!

I started out by dicing the fruit and vegetables for the mango salsa. This includes – red onion, red bell pepper, mango, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and lemon juice. Mango is such a great pairing with spicy shrimp. Its sweetness doesn’t overpower the other flavors, which makes for an excellent addition to a salsa.

The shrimp are an incredibly easy food to cook. I like to use raw shrimp to keep them as fresh as possible. In a bowl, you simply add olive oil, cumin, garlic, chili powder, old bay seasoning and a little lime juice. Then you add the shrimp and toss until coated. I usually make this marinade and let the shrimp rest in it while I prepare the mango salsa. That way the taco’s are ready to eat once the shrimp is cooked.

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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a lighter take on a typical fish taco. Spiced shrimp loaded with shredded cabbage, avocado, fresh mango salsa and feta cheese.

• CourseMain Dish
• CuisineMain Dish, Seafood

Servings	Prep Time
5-6 servings	20 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
5 minutes	25 minutes

Servings Prep Time 5-6 servings 20 minutes

Cook Time Passive Time 5 minutes 25 minutes

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Print Recipe Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a lighter take on a typical fish taco. Spiced shrimp loaded with shredded cabbage, avocado, fresh mango salsa and feta cheese. CourseMain Dish CuisineMain Dish, Seafood Servings Prep Time 5-6 servings 20 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 5 minutes 25 minutes Servings Prep Time 5-6 servings 20 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 5 minutes 25 minutes

Ingredients

Mango Salsa

• 1/4 small red onion, chopped
• 1 lemon, squeezed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 mango, (peeled, seeded and chopped)
• 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped

Shrimp Marinade

• 20 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas

Toppings

• Additional Toppings: crumbled feta cheese, shredded cabbage, sour cream, your favorite taco sauce

Servings: servings

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the mango salsa and and set aside until ready to serve.
2. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp marinade ingredients. Add the peeled and deveined raw shrimp and mix together until shrimp is covered.
3. Heat a large skilled to medium-high. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes and turn over with tongs to cook for another 1-2 minutes until done.
4. Warm tortillas in the microwave. In the warm tortillas, place a small bunch of chopped cabbage, then 4 cooked shrimp followed by a big spoonful of mango salsa. Top with any additional topping you prefer: feta cheese, sour cream, hot sauce etc.