Mardi Gras-Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Spicy shrimp seasoned with classic Mardi Gras spices paired with fresh mango salsa for vibrant and festive tacos. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 small mango, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 diced small mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Stir gently to make mango salsa.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by spreading 1 tbsp sour cream on each tortilla, topping with cooked shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.