Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable Version)

Spicy sriracha shrimp paired with fresh mango salsa in warm tortillas. Sweet, spicy, and tangy in every bite.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

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

→ Sriracha Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon 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 pepper, seeded and minced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

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

# Steps:

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 the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and 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 the sriracha mixture over the cooked shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently to combine without breaking down the mango.
06 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warmed tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
07 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango salsa cools down the spicy shrimp in a way that feels like summer on a plate.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, so its quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for friends.
  • The combination of textures, from crunchy cabbage to tender shrimp, keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn chewy and sad, pull them off the heat as soon as they're just opaque.
  • Dice the mango into small, even pieces so it mixes well with the other salsa ingredients and doesn't overpower each bite.
  • Warm your tortillas properly or they'll crack when you try to fold them, and nobody wants that mess.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning so they sear instead of steam, that's how you get the best texture.
  • Taste the mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime or salt, ripe mangoes vary in sweetness and you might need a little more acid to balance it out.
  • If you char the tortillas slightly over an open flame, they get a smoky flavor that takes these tacos to another level.
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