Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printer-friendly)

Juicy shrimp with sriracha sauce and fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas for bold, balanced flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Base

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 Serving

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

# How to Make It:

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 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 well combined.
04 - Pour sriracha mixture over cooked shrimp and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - In a separate bowl, gently combine mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix without crushing the mango.
06 - Warm tortillas and layer each with shredded red cabbage. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
07 - Plate tacos immediately and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The sriracha honey glaze clings to the shrimp in a way that makes every bite sticky, spicy, and just a little sweet.
  • Mango salsa is one of those things that tastes like sunshine and somehow makes everything else on the plate better.
  • You can have dinner on the table in half an hour, but it feels like you put in way more effort.
  • It's flexible enough to adjust the heat up or down depending on who's eating.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they turn rubbery and lose their sweetness, so pull them off the heat as soon as they turn opaque.
  • Let the mango salsa sit for at least five minutes before serving so the lime juice can soften the onion and let the flavors meld together.
  • Warm your tortillas or they'll crack when you fold them, and nobody wants a taco that falls apart mid-bite.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning so they get a nice sear instead of steaming in their own moisture.
  • Taste your mango before adding it to the salsa, and if it's not quite sweet enough, a tiny pinch of sugar or an extra squeeze of lime can bring it to life.
  • Char your tortillas directly over an open flame for a few seconds on each side to get those toasted spots that add so much flavor.
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