Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango (Print View)

Spicy shrimp with fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas. Sweet, spicy, and tangy in perfect harmony.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

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 Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper 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 cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the cooked shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently to preserve texture.
05 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warmed tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sriracha sauce hits different when you add honey and lime—it's not just spicy, it's got this addictive sweet-tart thing going on.
  • Mango salsa actually tastes fresh and alive instead of like something that sat in a container too long.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner without the scramble or takeout guilt.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turns into those rubbery coins nobody wants, so set a timer and watch them—the pink color change happens fast and that's your signal to stop.
  • Don't mix the mango salsa until the last minute or the lime juice will turn it into mush; keep components separate until assembly.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp the same day you're cooking or freeze them immediately—the quality difference between day-old shrimp and fresh is pretty dramatic and your palate will notice.
  • Toast your pepitas in a dry pan for two minutes and sprinkle them on top for extra crunch if you want to take this from good to next-level.
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