Lightened-Up Mango Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Tacos (Print Version)

Spiced shrimp topped with fresh mango salsa in crisp lettuce cups for a light, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shrimp Seasoning

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Lettuce Cups & Garnishes

17 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine heart leaves
18 - 1 small avocado, diced
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated and let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix gently to combine and set aside.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Distribute cooked shrimp evenly among the leaves, top each with mango salsa, and garnish with diced avocado.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually pull this off on a weeknight without stress.
  • The mango salsa brings this bright, unexpected sweetness that makes the whole thing feel special instead of like diet food.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works for almost anyone at your table without extra modifications.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery and sad, so pull them off the heat the moment they turn opaque, even if it seems fast.
  • Make the salsa no more than an hour before serving or the mango starts breaking down and gets mushy.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that still has a slight smell of the ocean, not ammonia, because that's when they're at their best.
  • Chill your lettuce leaves in the fridge for 15 minutes before assembling so they stay crisp and refreshing against the warm shrimp.
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