Easy Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Updated May 08, 2025, Published May 03, 2024
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For these easy grilled sweet & spicy shrimp tacos, dried mango yields a more intense fruity flavor that goes well with the heat of the jalapeno pepper.
Easy Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
- ½ cup finely chopped dried mango
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 pound small raw shrimp, , peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 medium jalapeno, , seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, , seeded and finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, , pitted and cubed
- A handful of cilantro leaves, , minced
- 12 (5-inch) corn tortillas, warmed or toasted
- Lime wedges, , for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place the mango in a small bowl and add lime juice; let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp dry and place in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, a sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix with your hands to combine.
- Place on a preheated grill pan and grill 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from grill and keep warm.
- Add the onion, jalapeno, tomato, avocado and cilantro to the mango mixture and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the shrimp between tortillas and top with mango salsa. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1161IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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