Sriracha Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (Printable)

Spicy sriracha shrimp meets sweet mango salsa in warm tortillas for a flavor-packed fusion meal in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Base

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sriracha Sauce

07 - 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tbsp lime juice
10 - 1 tsp 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

→ Assembly and Serving

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

# Steps:

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. Remove from heat.
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 - Combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently to preserve fruit integrity.
05 - Place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each warmed tortilla. Top with sriracha shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade sriracha sauce clings to every shrimp with just the right amount of heat and sweetness.
  • Fresh mango salsa adds a juicy, tropical contrast that feels like a mini vacation.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, so you can have restaurant-quality tacos on a weeknight.
  • The mix of textures from crunchy cabbage, tender shrimp, and soft tortillas makes every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery, so watch them closely and remove them from the heat as soon as they are opaque.
  • Warm your tortillas properly or they will crack when you fold them, which ruins the whole taco experience.
  • Make the mango salsa just before serving so it stays fresh and does not get watery from sitting too long.
03 -
  • Toast your tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side to get those beautiful charred spots and a deeper flavor.
  • Use frozen shrimp if fresh is not available, just thaw them completely and pat them bone dry before seasoning so they sear instead of steam.
  • Add a pinch of cumin to the shrimp seasoning if you want a warmer, earthier flavor that plays well with the sriracha.
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