Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Paprika Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa – The easiest and most delicious shrimp tacos with a super easy, fresh and delicious mango salsa. So satisfying, and so fresh!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Prep time: 20 mins
Resting time: 30 mins

Ingredients list for the shrimp tacos Recipe

For the marinated shrimp

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, shells removed
• 2 tablespoons paprika (or to taste)
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

The mango salsa

• 1 mango, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For tacos

• Wheat or corn tortillas
• Cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Cook shrimp in a large pot of boiling water until pink, which shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the shrimp in a colander.

2. Mix all the ingredients of the marinade together in a large bowl, then add the cooked shrimp and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.

3. To assemble tacos, start with shrimp and marinade, then mango salsa with red bell pepper. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Recipe

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Delicious shrimp tacos with a super easy, fresh mango salsa!

By Christina Cherrier

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Total 55 min

Serves 2 servings

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Ingredients

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For the marinated shrimp

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, shells removed
• 2 tablespoons paprika (or to taste)
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

The mango salsa

• 1 mango, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For tacos

• Wheat or corn tortillas
• Cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook shrimp in a large pot of boiling water until pink, which shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the shrimp in a colander.
2. Mix all the ingredients of the marinade together in a large bowl, then add the cooked shrimp and mix well. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
3. To assemble tacos, start with shrimp and marinade, then mango salsa with red bell pepper. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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