Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable View)

Juicy shrimp with homemade sriracha sauce and fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas for bold fusion flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound 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

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

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss 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 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. Pour over cooked shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
04 - In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix gently to preserve fruit texture.
05 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey and sriracha create a sticky glaze that clings to every shrimp without being overwhelming.
  • Fresh mango salsa brightens the whole taco and feels like a mini vacation in your mouth.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners that feel special.
  • The textures play off each other, from tender shrimp to crunchy cabbage to juicy mango.
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp turns them rubbery fast, so pull them off the heat the moment they turn pink and opaque all the way through.
  • Warming your tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side makes them pliable and adds a subtle toasted flavor that cold tortillas lack.
  • Let the mango salsa sit for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to marry together.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning, moisture prevents them from getting that beautiful golden sear.
  • If your skillet isnt hot enough, the shrimp will release water and steam instead of searing, so wait until the pan is truly ready.
  • Taste your mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime or salt, every mango has a different sweetness level and you want balance.
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