Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable)

Juicy shrimp with sriracha sauce and fresh mango salsa wrapped in warm tortillas for bold, balanced flavors.

# What you need:

→ Shrimp Base

01 - 1 pound 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 and Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss 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 seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a clean plate.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce until well combined and smooth.
04 - Pour prepared sriracha sauce over cooked shrimp and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Set aside.
05 - In a separate bowl, gently combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix with care to maintain texture and prevent mashing.
06 - Layer each warm tortilla with a small handful of shredded red cabbage, sriracha-coated shrimp, and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
07 - Arrange finished tacos on serving plates and accompany with lime wedges. Serve immediately while tortillas are warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The homemade sriracha sauce has just enough honey to balance the heat without making it cloying.
  • Mango salsa brings a bright, juicy contrast that cools down each bite in the best way.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, so you can pull off something impressive on a Tuesday night.
  • The flavor combo feels restaurant-fancy but the process is wonderfully forgiving.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn tough and chewy, pull them off the heat as soon as they're pink and opaque.
  • Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds, it makes them soft and keeps them from cracking.
  • If your mango isn't quite ripe enough, a tiny drizzle of honey in the salsa will help bring out the sweetness.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning them, it helps them sear instead of steam.
  • Taste your sriracha glaze before tossing it with the shrimp and adjust the honey or lime if it needs more balance.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, cook the shrimp in batches so they have room to sear properly instead of crowding the pan.
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