Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango (Print-Friendly)

Juicy sriracha shrimp with fresh mango salsa in warm tortillas. Sweet, spicy, and tangy fusion in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb 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

→ For Assembly

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

# How To Make It:

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. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the cooked shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix until well combined.
05 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warm tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter and provide lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade sriracha sauce clings to every shrimp without being aggressively spicy, just bold enough to wake up your taste buds.
  • Mango salsa brings a brightness that feels like sunshine on a plate, turning a simple taco into something memorable.
  • Everything comes together in half an hour, so you can pull off a restaurant worthy dinner on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
  • The fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors feels playful and modern, perfect when youre craving something familiar yet exciting.
02 -
  • Shrimp cook incredibly fast, and leaving them in the skillet even a minute too long will turn them tough and chewy, so watch them closely.
  • Making the salsa ahead gives the flavors time to meld, but add the cilantro and lime juice just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas crack and taste flat, while warm ones are soft, pliable, and infinitely more delicious.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning so the spices adhere and the shrimp sear instead of steam.
  • If your mango is slightly underripe, a tiny pinch of sugar in the salsa will coax out the sweetness you need.
  • Double the sriracha glaze and toss it with grilled chicken or tofu for an easy variation that uses the same flavor profile.
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