Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

why make this recipe

Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos are a fantastic dish for anyone looking for a quick and tasty meal. The sweet honey and spicy chipotle create a perfect balance of flavors that tantalize your taste buds. Plus, these tacos are easy to make and packed with fresh ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or just want a fun weeknight meal, this recipe will surely impress.

how to make Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Honey
• Chipotle sauce
• Corn tortillas
• Mango
• Red onion
• Cilantro
• Lime
• Salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix shrimp with honey and chipotle sauce. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. While shrimp is marinating, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
4. Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
5. To assemble, place shrimp on a tortilla, top with mango salsa, and serve immediately.

how to serve Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Serve the tacos fresh off the skillet with a squeeze of lime on top. You can add extra cilantro or sliced avocado for more flavor. These tacos are best enjoyed immediately for the freshest taste.

how to store Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

If you have leftovers, store the cooked shrimp and mango salsa separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Consume them within 2-3 days. When ready to eat, reheat the shrimp in a skillet or microwave and warm the tortillas before serving again.

tips to make Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

• Don’t overcook the shrimp. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque.
• For extra flavor, try adding a dash of lime juice to the shrimp while cooking.
• Use fresh ingredients for the salsa for the best taste.
• If you like it spicy, add more chipotle sauce.

variation (if any)

You can switch up the protein by using chicken or fish instead of shrimp. For a vegetarian option, try grilled vegetables or tofu tossed in the same honey and chipotle sauce. You can also mix in different fruits for the salsa, like pineapple or avocado, to create a unique twist.

FAQs

Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp. Just make sure to thaw them completely before marinating.

Is there a substitute for chipotle sauce?
You can use sriracha or a mix of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for a similar flavor.

Can I prepare the tacos in advance?
While the shrimp and salsa taste best fresh, you can prepare the salsa ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge and assemble the tacos when you’re ready to serve!

Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

A quick and delicious meal featuring sweet honey, spicy chipotle shrimp, and fresh mango salsa in corn tortillas.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 21 minutes mins

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the shrimp

• 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Chipotle sauce

For the mango salsa

• 1 cup Mango diced
• 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
• 1 Juice Lime freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp Salt

For serving

• 8 pieces Corn tortillas

Method

 

Marinating the shrimp

1. In a bowl, mix shrimp with honey and chipotle sauce. Marinate for 15 minutes.

Preparing the salsa

1. While shrimp is marinating, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.

Cooking the shrimp

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.

Warming the tortillas

1. Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.

Assembling the tacos

1. To assemble, place shrimp on a tortilla, top with mango salsa, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve the tacos fresh off the skillet with a squeeze of lime on top. You can add extra cilantro or sliced avocado for more flavor. These tacos are best enjoyed immediately for the freshest taste. If you have leftovers, store the cooked shrimp and mango salsa separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Consume them within 2-3 days. When ready to eat, reheat the shrimp in a skillet or microwave and warm the tortillas before serving again. Don’t overcook the shrimp. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque. For extra flavor, try adding a dash of lime juice to the shrimp while cooking. Use fresh ingredients for the salsa for the best taste. If you like it spicy, add more chipotle sauce.