Shrimp and mango tacos are a quick and easy recipe to make for taco night! The mangos add an element of sweetness and provide a vibrant color. Adding some chopped jalapeno on top can also add some extra heat if desired!
Ingredients
Mango
– 1 large
Cilantro
– ¼ cup fresh
Red_onion
– ½ medium
Garlic_powder
– 1.5 Tablespoons
Cumin
– 1 teaspoon
Chili_powder
– 2 Tablespoons
Salt
– 1 teaspoon
Canola_oil
– 2 Tablespoons
Shrimp
– 1 pound medium or small
Lime
– 1 medium
Tortillas
– 6-8 small corn or flour
Instructions
Step 1
1. On a cutting board, finely chop the mango and cilantro, dice the red onion, and set aside.
Step 2
2. Cut the shrimp into small cubes and pat with a paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.
Step 3
3. In a medium bowl, combine and mix the garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Place the cubed shrimp into the bowl and mix all the ingredients together.
Step 4
4. Heat a large frying pan over medium-heat and add the canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp into the pan. Sauté or stir the pan until the shrimp begins to change color, around 3 minutes. Take it off the heat and drain the shrimp of any extra moisture.
Step 5
5. Return the pan back to the stove and add the mango, cilantro, and stir together for one minute. Stir in the lime juice and remove from the heat.
Step 6
6. Place 3-4 tortillas at a time on a plate and cover with a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Step 7
7. Place 2 tortillas on each plate and add the shrimp mix.
Step 8
8. Top it off with a sprinkle of salt.