Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango (Printer-friendly)

Spicy sriracha shrimp meets sweet mango salsa in warm tortillas for a fusion of bold, balanced flavors.

# What You Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the Homemade Sriracha Sauce

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

→ For the 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

→ For Serving

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

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss 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. Pour over 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 shredded red cabbage on each warmed tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade sriracha glaze clings to every shrimp without drowning them, giving you control over the heat.
  • Mango salsa tastes like summer even in February, and it comes together faster than opening a jar.
  • These tacos look impressive but cook in less time than it takes to stream an episode of anything.
  • Leftovers actually get better as the salsa marinates overnight in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they turn rubbery; pull them off heat the second they curl and turn opaque.
  • Warm your tortillas or they'll crack when you fold them, and nobody wants a taco that falls apart mid-bite.
  • Make the salsa ahead if you can; it gets better as the lime juice mingles with the mango and onion.
03 -
  • Toast your tortillas directly over a gas burner for a few seconds per side to get those charred spots that taste like a taqueria.
  • Use a serrated peeler to dice the mango quickly; it grips the slippery flesh better than a straight blade.
  • Double the sriracha glaze and keep the extra in a jar for drizzling over rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables all week.
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