Sweet shrimps and mango dressed in tangy lemon juice and zest….such a perfect combination! Add to them crunchy spring onions and for me that’s it! Wrapped in soft tortillas or crunchy taco shells, these are the perfect appetizer, if you try them, let me know!
Recipe is for 6-8 people
Ingredients:
Shrimp marinade:
- 12 shrimps, shell removed and deveined
- The zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon of Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 large mango, peeled and cut into bite size cubes
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of cilantro, finely chopped
- The juice of 1 Lemon, more or less depending on your taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Assemble:
- Mini Tortillas (If you dont find mini tortillas cut big ones using a round cookie cutter or a glass works just fine)
Method:
For the shrimps:
- In a bowl add the shrimps and all other ingredients and let marinade for at least 1 hour
- Heat a griddle pan till smoking hot and grill your shrimps for 2 minutes/side.
- Transfer to a plate and drizzle the marinade juices on top. Toss and set aside.
For the Mango Salsa:
- In a bowl add the mango and all the other ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning and lemon juice to your taste.
Assemble:
- In a tortillas place 1 shrimp and top it with 1-2 tablespoons of the mango salsa.
- Arrange on plate and serve at room temperature.
Buon Appetito!