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Flavorful Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

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These grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa offer a smoky, spicy, and sweet flavor combination perfect for quick and easy summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen shrimp)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade and grilling)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, crema or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Make the shrimp marinade by combining olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. While shrimp marinates, dice the mango and finely chop red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Mix together with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice to make the mango salsa.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan if using indoors.
  5. Grill shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Warm tortillas on the grill or stovetop for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing grilled shrimp on warm tortillas and topping with mango salsa and optional toppings like avocado or queso fresco.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Do not overmarinate shrimp to avoid ‘cooking’ them in lime juice. Use medium-high heat and watch shrimp closely to prevent overcooking. Use tongs to flip shrimp to keep them juicy. Drain excess liquid from mango salsa to avoid soggy tacos. Fresh mango is preferred but frozen diced mango can be used after thawing.

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