How to Make Lime Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lime shrimp tacos with mango salsa are a delicious and refreshing dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your table. These tacos are bursting with the flavors of zesty lime, succulent shrimp, and sweet mango salsa, making them a perfect choice for a light and flavorful meal. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or simply craving a taste of the Caribbean, these tacos are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked small shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 green chile pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup tequila (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 12 warm corn tortillas, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Let sit while you prepare the salsa.
  • Combine tomatoes, mango, avocado, bell pepper, 3 tablespoons lime juice, chile pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until salsa is evenly combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until moisture evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, tequila, and 3 tablespoons lime juice.
  • Serve hot shrimp and salsa over corn tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 348mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 79mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1020mg

    Categories

    Mango salsa recipes