Spicy Honey-Lime Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa :
1 ripe mango, diced
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Mango Salsa:
In a large bowl, combine diced avocado , mango, shallot , and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressings and toss until well coated.
Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the shrimp.
Marinate the Shrimp:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Place a few shrimp in each tortilla.
Top with a generous amount of mango salsa
Serve the tacos with fresh lime wedges for an extra squeeze of lime juice.