Shrimp Taco’s With Spicy Mango Salsa

Perfect for: Lunch, dinner, or a light summer meal
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

🛒 Ingredients:

• Tacos & Shrimp:
  • 4 small soft tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 280 g (10 oz) medium shrimp – peeled & deveined (chop smaller after cooking if preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic – finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked chilli flakes
  • Splash of lemon juice

  Spicy Mango Salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango – diced
  • ½ small red onion – finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato – deseeded & diced
  • Optional: ½ red chili (or jalapeño) – finely chopped
  • Handful fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley – chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Zest of ½ lime
  • Pinch of smoked chilli flakes or cayenne
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper – to taste

  Avo Lime Sauce (have to add 2 tbsp parsley):
  • ½ avocado
  • 2 tbsp yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt & pepper – to taste

🔥 Instructions:

1. Shape tortillas
   • Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
   • Place tortillas over two oven rack bars so they form a taco shell shape.
   • Bake for ~6 minutes, watching carefully so they don’t burn.
2. Make the salsa
   • Combine all mango salsa ingredients in a bowl.
   • Stir well and refrigerate to let flavours meld.
3. Cook the shrimp
   • Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add shrimp, garlic, paprika, and smoked chilli flakes.
   • Cook until pink and just opaque, then finish with a splash of lemon juice.
4. Prepare the sauce
   • Blend or mash avocado, yoghurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth (or leave slightly chunky if preferred).
5. Assemble tacos
   • Fill each tortilla with shrimp, a generous spoonful of mango salsa, and a drizzle of avo-lime sauce.
   • Optional: garnish with extra coriander or parsley.

✅ Why This Works:

These shrimp tacos strike the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fresh produce. The shrimp deliver lean protein, while the avocado–lime sauce adds creamy healthy fats and parsley for extra nutrients. The mango salsa brings natural sweetness, freshness, and a little heat, making each bite vibrant and satisfying. It’s a lighter taco option that still feels indulgent and keeps you fueled.