Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a simple, healthy, and delicious meal.  Sweet shrimp are blackened with Homemade Blackened Seasoning, oven-baked, and stuffed in warm tortillas.  The simple pescatarian dinner is then topped with my Fresh Mango Salsa and Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce drizzle.  This surprisingly tasty meal can be on your table in less than 20 minutes!

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

My Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa look like a fancy, fussy meal but are surprisingly simple to make for a fast weeknight dinner.  In fact, these healthy tacos can be on your table in less than 20 minutes!  They are made with juicy shrimp and mango salsa.  My secret ingredient is a super simple 3 ingredient Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce.  It gives these tacos a much-needed just spicy enough- but not too spicy- kick.  The drizzle really sets these tacos apart from the rest.

The best part about these shrimp is they are made fuss-free on a sheet pan in the oven with my Homemade Blackening Seasoning.  No cleaning up a messing kitchen afterward either.  This meal is the best of everything - easy, healthy, and delicious.

You seriously can't go wrong with making and serving these shrimp tacos.  The flavors and textures are just perfect and pop off the plate.  No need to wait until Taco Tuesday to make your favorite tacos.

Why You'll Love These Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa...

• My Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe is healthy!  The shrimp aren't fried or cooked in an oil-covered skillet- just oven-baked - making them low calorie but still super flavorful.  The sauce is also made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
• They can be made in 20 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.
• You can use frozen shrimp that thaw out in just a few minutes.
• The tacos can be customized for different diets and tastes.  Keep reading for some adjustments to follow all sorts of different diets.
• You can make these ahead and use them for meal prep!
• A total crowd pleaser!  Who doesn't like tacos???

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need to make my Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa.  Keep reading for the complete printable recipe with amounts.

For the Blackened Shrimp-

• Shrimp: You'll need a pound of shrimp.  You can use almost any size but medium to large shrimp are best.  You'll want to either buy the type that is peeled and deveined or devein them yourself.  Remove the tails as well.
• Blackened Seasoning: Blacking Seasoning is the perfect mixture of spices for shrimp including smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano.  It's similar to a Cajun spice and is a seasoning blend often used on seafood at the beach.  Because of that, it's a great spice for shrimp tacos.  Use my Homemade Blackening Seasoning or use my favorite store-bought type.  If you don't like blackening seasoning or want more traditional taco flavors, you can easily make this any taco seasoning or my Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix.  You can also make these with Cajun Seasoning, which is pretty similar to blackening seasoning.
• Olive Oil: I use just a touch of olive oil to cook the shrimp in!  Because it's not loaded down with oil this recipe is pretty healthy.  You can use your favorite cooking oil for this, you don't need your highest quality extra virgin.  Avocado Oil would also be a good choice.

For the Mango Salsa-

• Mango: Mango is the perfect base for the simple fruit salsa that tops these tacos.  If you aren't used to peeling and cutting them, start with my directions on how to peel a mango with a cup.  Look for mangos that are ripe but not crazy soft or mushy.
• Red Onion: Red onion adds a pungent bite to the mango salsa.
• Jalapeno: I like adding a touch of jalapeno to my fruit salsa.  For less spice, remove the seeds and white part inside the jalapeno.  For more spice, leave it on.  If you don't like jalapeno just leave it out or substitute bell pepper.
• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro is a key flavor in this mango salsa for shrimp tacos!  Look for bright fresh leaves.
• Lime: You'll need fresh lime juice for both the mango salsa, Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce, and for assembling the tacos.

Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce-

• Greek Yogurt: The base of this crazy simple but flavorful taco sauce is Greek yogurt.  You plain Greek yogurt.  Fat-free or full fat will work depending on what you keep in the fridge and your dietary preferences.   You could also substitute sour cream.
• Chipotles in Adobo Sauce: This little jar of chipotles is packed with yummy flavor!  You'll want to move the actual peppers to the side of the jar and scoop out the dark red juice they are soaking in.  That juice gives this sauce its flavor.  It can be powerful, so start with less and add more to the taste.  You can usually find it in the Hispanic section of the grocery store and find it online here.
• Lime: Us the other half of the lime to finish off this sauce.

To Finish the Blackened Shrimp Tacos-

• Tortillas: You can pick whatever type of tortilla matches your preferences and diet including whole wheat tortillas, small corn tortillas, flour tortilla, or even hard taco shells.
• Garnish: Extra Cilantro and Lime

Best Shrimp for Tacos?

There are a lot of types of shrimp that work for tacos!  You don't want the smallest shrimp because they will just fall out of the tacos, but the largest ones will be too big for the shells and are a waste because they are more expensive.  You'll generally want medium to large shrimp which are 40-50 a pound or 26-50 a pound.  The shrimp in the photo below is "large."

You can use fresh or frozen shrimp, whether you have access to it.  If you are buying frozen shrimp check the packaging to make sure they haven't put in any additives that don't match your diet and/or preferences. To thaw out frozen shrimp either put them in the fridge overnight or run cool water over them in a colander for about 5 minutes.

For cooking and eating, you'll want to remove the shell, vein, and tail.  If buying frozen shrimp you can often find ones where that work has already been done for you, which is a great time-saving hack for families.

Directions:

For the Blackened Shrimp:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.  For easy clean up line it with foil and then spray it.
3. Toss your shrimp in the Blackening Seasoning and olive oil in a medium bowl.
4. Put the shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

How do I know when the shrimp are cooked?

The shrimp will be done when they turn pink and just start to curl.  They cook fast, so don't go far.  Smaller shrimp will cook faster and larger shrimp will take a touch longer.  They will look like the photo below!

For the Mango Salsa:

1. Chop and dice your mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, toss the ingredients together.   Add the lime.
3. Season, if desired, with a touch of salt.

You can also follow my complete Fresh Mango Salsa recipe which includes my directions on how to peel a mango.

For the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce:

1. To make the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce for the Blackened Shrimp Tacos with mango salsa, start with a small mixing bowl.  Measure out your Greek yogurt.
2. Spoon out the chipotle sauce by pushing the peppers to the side of the jar.  Start with less and add more to tastes, as it can be spicy.
3. Add a touch of lime.  Stir until well combined.
4. You can either just spoon on the sauce or put it in a zip lock bag and cut a small hole in the corner to create the pretty line.

To Assemble Tacos:

1. To assemble the Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa, start with the tortilla, If desired, warm up your tortilla either on the stove or microwave.
2. Fill with the blackened shrimp.  Squeeze some lime juice on top.
3. Spoon the Mango Salsa on top.
4. Drizzle the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce.
5. Serve immediately with this fun taco holder.

Variations:

I love these Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa as written, but here are some fun modifications to make for different diets and tastes.

• Gluten-Free: Make the tacos with gluten-free tortillas.
• Dairy Free: Make the chipotle sauce with dairy-free yogurt or leave it off.
• Low Carb: Serve the shrimp, mango salsa, and sauce on a bed of cauliflower lime rice.
• No Shell: Don't like tortillas? Make this into a Shrimp Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Brown Rice.  Or follow this recipe to make them with lettuce wraps instead of classic tortillas.

Other Toppings:

These Blackened Shrimp Tacos with the mango salsa are fabulous BUT there are a lot of different toppings that would also be delicious. Here are just a few ideas on other toppings to try.

• Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
• Homemade Guacamole
• Homemade Salsa
• Peach Salsa
• Strawberry Salsa
• Pineapple Salsa
• Mango Avocado Salsa
• Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
• Greek Yogurt Chipotle Lime Ranch Dressing
• Shredded Mexican Cheese or Cotija Cheese
• Shredded Cabbage

FAQ:

Are these blackened shrimp tacos with mango salsa spicy?

These tacos aren't very spicy.  The blackening seasoning is fairly mild.  The only real spice comes from the chipotles in the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce.  To make it spicier, all more chipotles.  To make the shrimp spicier add a touch of cayenne or chipotle pepper to the mix.  You could also add a splash of your favorite hot sauce on top.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make all of the components - the blackened shrimp, mango salsa, and Greek Yogurt chipotle sauce - ahead of time.  When you are ready to make the tacos just warm the tortillas and shrimp and then assemble the tacos as shown.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftovers separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.  Put the blackened shrimp, sauce, and mango salsa in three different containers.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa is One of My Favorite Fast & Healthy Meals!

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe is a breeze to make! I love that you can serve this meal as shown, or tweak the topping to match everyone's personal tastes.  The possibilities are endless and this really is a super versatile recipe.

If you are a taco fan, you can't go wrong with the simple and delicious recipe.  You'll be surprised at how yummy they taste.  This is one of my family's favorite weekday dinners.

Serve it With:

• Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
• Chips and Homemade Guacamole or Black Bean Dip
• Black Bean Salad
• Pineapple Avocado Salad
• Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
• Easy Black Beans and Rice
• Vegetarian Taco Salad

More Taco Recipes to Try:

• Chipotle Lime Mahi Mahi Tacos
• Lentil Quinoa Tacos
• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Vegetarian Tacos
• Shrimp Lettuce Tacos 
• Sweet Potato Stuffed Taco
• Taco Stuffed Mushroom
• Crock Pot Vegetarian Taco Soup

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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Julie Wunder

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are a simple, healthy, and delicious meal.  Sweet shrimp are blackened, oven-baked, and stuffed in warm tortillas.  The simple pescatarian dinner is then topped with my Mango Salsa and Greek Yogurt Chipolte Sauce drizzle.  This surprisingly tasty meal can be on your table in less than 20 minutes!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex

Servings 4

Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Blackened Shrimp:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
• ½ tablespoon olive oil

For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 recipe mango salsa

For the Greek Yogurt Chipolte Lime Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ lime juiced
• ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotles peppers in adobe sauce

Extras:

• 8 tortillas
• Extras: Lime Wedges, Cheese, Cilantro

Instructions

 

For the Blackened Shrimp:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.  For easy clean up line it with foil and then spray it.
• Toss your shrimp in the Blackening Seasoning and olive oil in a medium bowl.
• Put the shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes. The shrimp are done when they turn pink and just start to curl.

For the Mango Salsa:

• Follow the instructions in the linked recipe below to peel the mango and mix all the ingredients together.

For the Greek Yogurt Chipolte Sauce:

• In a small mixing bowl, measure out your Greek yogurt.
• Spoon out the chipotle sauce by pushing the peppers to the side of the jar.  Start with less and add more to tastes, as it can be spicy.
• Add a touch of lime.
• You can either just spoon on the sauce or put it in a zip lock bag and cut a small hole in the corner to create the pretty line.

To Assemble the Shrimp Tacos:

• Warm up your tortilla either on the stove or microwave.
• Fill with the taco shells with the blackened shrimp. Squeeze some lime juice on top.
• Spoon the Mango Salsa on top.
• Drizzle the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

Here's the Mango Salsa Recipe.

Store any leftovers unassembled in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 27gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 485mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 751IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg

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