Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

[wakabalo]

Hola, food enthusiasts! Prepare to spice up your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa. This fusion dish features succulent shrimp seasoned with Mexican spices, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with a refreshing mango salsa. Top it off with creamy avocado slices and a squeeze of lime for a burst of flavor in every bite. Let's dive in and elevate your taco night with this delicious fusion creation!

Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• Sliced avocado
• Lime wedges
• Additional chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. While the shrimp are marinating, prepare the mango salsa. In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers if desired, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
5. Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, or until soft and pliable.
6. To assemble the tacos, place a few grilled shrimp on each warmed tortilla. Top with mango salsa, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
7. Serve the Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Tacos hot, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
8. Enjoy your flavorful and vibrant shrimp tacos, a delicious fusion of Mexican-inspired spices and tropical mango salsa that will transport you to the sunny beaches of Cancún with every bite!

With its succulent shrimp, zesty mango salsa, and creamy avocado, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Whether you serve it for a festive gathering or as a casual weeknight meal, this fusion creation is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. ¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!)

 

[Alfredo]

Wow, those Mexican-inspired shrimp tacos with mango salsa sound amazing! I can already taste the burst of flavors! Can't wait to try making them myself! Thanks for sharing!

 

[becky_bake]

The combo of juicy grilled shrimp, sweet mango salsa, and creamy avocado sounds like a flavor explosion in a tortilla Love the idea of a fun twist on taco night!

 

[corbin]

Hola, food enthusiasts! Prepare to spice up your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa. This fusion dish features succulent shrimp seasoned with Mexican spices, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with a refreshing mango salsa. Top it off with creamy avocado slices and a squeeze of lime for a burst of flavor in every bite. Let's dive in and elevate your taco night with this delicious fusion creation!
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Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• Sliced avocado
• Lime wedges
• Additional chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. While the shrimp are marinating, prepare the mango salsa. In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers if desired, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
5. Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, or until soft and pliable.
6. To assemble the tacos, place a few grilled shrimp on each warmed tortilla. Top with mango salsa, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
7. Serve the Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Tacos hot, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
8. Enjoy your flavorful and vibrant shrimp tacos, a delicious fusion of Mexican-inspired spices and tropical mango salsa that will transport you to the sunny beaches of Cancún with every bite!

With its succulent shrimp, zesty mango salsa, and creamy avocado, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Whether you serve it for a festive gathering or as a casual weeknight meal, this fusion creation is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. ¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!)

These shrimp tacos with mango salsa sound like the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors! I love how the mango salsa adds a refreshing twist to the dish. Can't wait to try making these for my next taco night! Thanks for sharing the recipe!