Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
Enjoy these vibrant spicy shrimp tacos topped with fresh mango salsa and creamy cilantro sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1.25 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup mango, finely diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 unit jalapeno pepper, minced remove seeds for milder flavor
- 1 unit lime juice
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup sour cream light can be used
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.25 cup prepared green salsa
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 8 unit corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the shrimp on both sides with chili powder and salt. Add the shrimp in a single layer to the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, minced jalapeno, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Add salt to taste. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours to let the flavors meld.
- In a food processor, combine the sour cream, roughly chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, and green salsa. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. On each tortilla, add a spoonful of the creamy cilantro sauce, a handful of shredded cabbage, and top with the cooked shrimp. Finish with a generous scoop of mango salsa.
- Enjoy your delicious shrimp tacos while they’re fresh and warm!
Notes
For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeno.