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Fresh Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Mango Salsa

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These Fresh Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are quick, easy, and packed with smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons/60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas, warmed
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, extra lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the honey dissolves and the marinade is smooth.
  2. Marinate the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes but not more than 30.
  3. Make the mango salsa: While the shrimp marinates, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently and taste, adjusting salt or lime as needed. Set aside to let flavors meld.
  4. Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C).
  5. Grill the shrimp: Place shrimp on the grill in a single layer. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and grill marks appear. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Warm the tortillas: Quickly warm the corn tortillas on the grill or a dry skillet until soft and pliable, flipping once.
  7. Assemble the tacos: Lay grilled shrimp on each tortilla, top generously with mango salsa, and add optional toppings like sliced avocado or cotija cheese. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Do not over-marinate shrimp to avoid ‘cooking’ them in the lime juice. Cook shrimp quickly on a hot grill to prevent rubberiness. Mango salsa tastes better after resting for a few hours. Can substitute flour tortillas or lettuce wraps for different dietary needs. If no grill is available, broil or cook shrimp in a skillet.

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