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These honey lime shrimp tacos are bursting with flavor—served over creamy guacamole and topped with a vibrant mango salsa. A fresh, zesty twist on taco night!
Crave-Worthy Tacos
When the craving for Mexican food hits but you’re short on time—and still want something healthy and delicious—these Honey Lime Blackened Shrimp Tacos are your answer. Packed with bold spices, juicy shrimp, and a zesty honey-lime kick, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Served in warm tortillas with creamy guacamole and fresh mango salsa, these tacos are the perfect balance of light, satisfying, and seriously crave-worthy.
Blackened Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos
These Blackened Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos are so quick and simple to prepare! Just toss the shrimp in a bowl with your seasonings, lime juice, and honey—make sure they’re fully coated. Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until they’re pink and perfectly cooked. That’s it! Serve them up in warm tortillas (I love charring mine over an open flame on the stovetop for that extra flavor), along with creamy guacamole and fresh mango salsa. Dinner, done!
Mango Salsa
In a bowl, simply mix together diced mangoes, chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a good squeeze of fresh lime juice. That’s it! You’ll have a bright, zesty mango salsa that’s the perfect fresh topping for your honey lime shrimp tacos. So simple and so delicious—yum!
Creamy Homemade Guacamole
Another simple element to add to your tacos that will bring them to the next level! In a bowl, add avocados, chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lime juice and mash and mix together until creamy.
Recipe Tips
- Shrimp: Opt for large shrimp for the best texture and presentation. Make sure they’re peeled and deveined to keep prep quick and hassle-free.
- Don’t Skip the Mango Salsa & Guac: The fresh mango salsa and creamy guacamole add the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and richness to the tacos. They really take the flavor to the next level! However, feel free to get creative with toppings—shredded cabbage, pickled onions, or a drizzle of spicy crema all work beautifully.
- Char Your Tortillas for Extra Flavor: For that crave-worthy, slightly smoky flavor, warm your tortillas over an open flame on the stovetop for 15–30 seconds per side. No flame? Pop them in the oven or a dry skillet until warm and pliable.
- Serve Immediately: For the best texture and flavor, enjoy the tacos right after assembling while the shrimp are still warm and juicy.
Tools Used For This Recipe
- Nonstick skillet
- Cutting board
- My favorite kitchen knife
- Mixing bowls
- Lime squeezer
- Measuring spoons
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Quick and Flavorful Blackened Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos
- 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil
- tortillas for serving
Mango Salsa
- 2 mangos diced into ¼ inch cubes
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
Guacamole
- 2 avocados
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup diced tomato
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, honey, and lime juice until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Serve the honey lime shrimp in warm tortillas, topped with guacamole and fresh mango salsa.
Mango Salsa
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the mango into ¼-inch chunks and finely chopping the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Stir until everything is well combined.
Guacamole
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the red onion and dicing the tomatoes. In a mixing bowl, combine the avocados, red onion, tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mash and mix until well combined.
Notes
- Shrimp: Store leftover cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying them out.
- Mango Salsa: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. The mango may release some juice—just give it a good stir before serving.
- Guacamole: Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to help prevent browning. Enjoy within 1–2 days for best flavor.
