Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango (Printable)

Juicy sriracha shrimp with fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas. Sweet, spicy, and tangy in every bite.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sriracha Sauce

07 - 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tbsp lime juice
10 - 1 tsp 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

→ Serving

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

# Step-by-Step:

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 until well combined.
04 - Pour the sriracha sauce mixture over the cooked shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix gently to preserve texture.
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 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The homemade sriracha sauce clings to the shrimp in a way that bottled stuff never does, with just enough honey to balance the kick.
  • You get that restaurant-quality pop of color and flavor without spending an hour in the kitchen or dirtying every pan you own.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they turn into little pink erasers, pull them the moment they're opaque all the way through.
  • Make the mango salsa at least ten minutes ahead if you can, the flavors marry and the lime juice softens the onion just enough.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning them, moisture in the pan means steaming instead of searing.
  • If your mango is slightly underripe, a tiny pinch of sugar in the salsa will coax out the sweetness you need.
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