Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printer View)

Juicy shrimp with sriracha sauce and fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas for a sweet-spicy fusion delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Preparation

01 - 1 lb 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, seeded and minced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly and Service

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

# Method 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 fully 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. Set aside.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix gently to avoid breaking 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 - Transfer to serving plates and accompany with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sriracha-honey glaze strikes that perfect sweet-spicy balance that keeps you coming back.
  • Mango salsa transforms shrimp from simple to something people actually ask you to make again.
  • Start to finish in 35 minutes, so weeknight dinner doesn't feel like a production.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery—they go from perfectly pink to tough in about 30 seconds, so watch them closely.
  • Make the mango salsa last because it can get watery if it sits too long; the lime juice breaks down the fruit gradually.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning—any moisture turns to steam instead of creating a golden sear.
  • Buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp if you can; it saves 10 minutes of prep without changing the outcome at all.
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