Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable)

Spicy shrimp meets sweet mango salsa in warm tortillas for a vibrant fusion of Mexican-Asian flavors in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sriracha Sauce

07 - 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
10 - 1 tsp soy sauce

→ Mango Salsa

11 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
14 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly and Service

18 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
19 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
20 - Lime wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce until combined. Pour over cooked shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently to preserve texture without crushing fruit.
05 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warm tortilla. Layer with sriracha-coated shrimp and top with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve tacos immediately with lime wedges alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, so theres no long wait between craving and eating.
  • The sweet mango salsa cools down the sriracha heat in a way that feels intentional and bright.
  • You get restaurant quality tacos without leaving your kitchen or spending a fortune.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the shrimp or theyll turn rubbery, pull them off the heat as soon as they turn pink and curl up.
  • Taste the mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime or salt, because mangoes vary in sweetness and sometimes need a little help.
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas just before serving so they stay soft and pliable, cold tortillas crack and ruin the whole experience.
  • Toss the shrimp in the sriracha glaze while theyre still hot so the sauce clings and caramelizes slightly on contact.
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