Spicy Mango Shrimp Avocado Slaw (Printable)
Tender shrimp in spicy mango sauce over refreshing avocado lime slaw. A perfect tropical summer meal ready in 35 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp & Marinade
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
03 - 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Avocado Lime Slaw
10 - 3 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 large carrot, julienned
13 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
17 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
20 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Extra cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Combine mango, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant sauce. Pour over shrimp in a bowl, toss thoroughly to coat, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer without crowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Avoid overcooking to maintain tender texture.
04 - Divide chilled avocado lime slaw among serving plates, creating a bed for the shrimp. Arrange cooked spicy mango shrimp atop the slaw. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately while shrimp are hot and slaw remains crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet heat hits different when mango meets chili in that caramelized sauce
- This slaw stays perfectly creamy without any mayonnaise which means no guilt seconds
- From prep to plate in under 40 minutes even with a glass of wine in hand
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp is rubbery and tragic so pull them the second they turn pink and opaque
- That mango sauce contains natural sugar which means it can go from caramelized to burnt fast so watch your heat
- The slaw needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let those flavors marry and the cabbage soften just right
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before marinating so the sauce actually sticks instead of sliding right off
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly so take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before hitting the pan