Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango (Printable)

Juicy shrimp in sriracha sauce with fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas for sweet, spicy, tangy perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 pepper, seeded and minced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

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 the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce until combined.
04 - Pour the sriracha glaze over the cooked shrimp and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix gently with a spoon to avoid crushing the mango.
06 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warmed tortilla. Top with the sriracha-glazed shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
07 - Transfer assembled tacos to serving plates and accompany with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The shrimp cooks in minutes, so dinner is genuinely ready faster than delivery would arrive.
  • That sriracha-honey glaze has this addictive balance that makes you keep reaching for one more taco.
  • The mango salsa tastes like you spent hours preparing, but it's really just intelligent chopping.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the shrimp in the skillet or they'll steam instead of sear—give them space and work in batches if needed.
  • The magic of this dish lives in the balance: too much sauce drowns the mango, and skipping the cabbage layer makes soggy tacos, so respect these small details.
03 -
  • If your shrimp release a lot of liquid in the pan, drain it off before adding the glaze, or you'll end up with runny sauce instead of a proper coating.
  • Taste the mango salsa before serving and adjust the lime juice and salt—a bright salsa should make your mouth water, not pucker.
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