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Quick Shrimp Tacos with Zesty Mango Salsa

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A fast, fresh, and flavorful shrimp tacos recipe featuring a sweet and tangy mango salsa, ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (for salsa)
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional toppings: crumbled cotija cheese, sliced avocado, extra cilantro leaves, sour cream or crema

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mango salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds per side or wrap in a damp cloth and microwave for 30 seconds. Keep covered to stay soft.
  6. Assemble tacos by placing a few shrimp on each tortilla, spooning over mango salsa, and adding optional toppings as desired.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly before cooking to ensure a good sear and avoid steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if needed. Prepare salsa ahead but serve fresh for best texture. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them pliable.

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