These lime shrimp tacos are a burst of tropical flavors with juicy shrimp marinated in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, topped with a vibrant mango salsa. Perfect for a summer meal or Taco Tuesday, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges
Directions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together mango, red onion, jalapeno, tomato, and avocado to make the salsa.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave according to package instructions.
- To assemble tacos, fill each tortilla with shrimp, mango salsa, and desired toppings.
- Serve lime shrimp tacos with mango salsa hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Shrimp is a low-calorie, high-protein seafood option that is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Mango salsa adds a refreshing sweetness to balance the zesty lime shrimp in these tacos.
Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and adds creaminess to the tacos.