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Shrimp Tacos With Mango and Black Bean Salsa
Luscious fruit and coconut flakes add a tropical twist.

Get the recipe: Shrimp Tacos With Mango and Black Bean Salsa

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It’s a question that has bedeviled philosopher cooks for ages: corn or flour? Taco master Paul Wilson says the choice is clear. “That’s like comparing fancy single-origin coffee to instant. Corn tortillas have way more flavor.” But the soft flour variety still deserves a spot on your table: They’re sturdier, more pliable when cool, and more neutral in flavor. Plus, says Wilson, “if they get you in the kitchen, that can only be a good thing.”