Spicy Mango Shrimp Lime Avocado (Printable)
Zesty mango-lime shrimp over greens with avocado and crunchy pepitas, ready in 30 minutes for a bright, flavorful meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
→ Mango Sauce
07 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1 small red chili, seeded and finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Salad Base
13 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
14 - 1 large avocado, diced
15 - 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
17 - 1/3 cup roasted pepitas or sunflower seeds
→ Garnish
18 - Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - In a blender or food processor, combine mango, lime juice, honey, garlic, chili, and cilantro. Blend until completely smooth and season to taste.
02 - In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and just cooked through.
04 - Remove skillet from heat and toss cooked shrimp with half of the prepared mango sauce. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
05 - Divide salad greens, diced avocado, sliced red onion, and cucumber among serving plates. Top each with the warm mango shrimp.
06 - Drizzle remaining mango sauce over each salad. Sprinkle with roasted pepitas and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This sauce will have you licking the spoon, even before the shrimp hits the pan.
- It’s effortlessly showy but quick enough for a last-minute dinner craving.
02 -
- If your pan is crowded, shrimp steam instead of sear—always work in batches if needed.
- Nobody regrets extra mango sauce; stash leftovers for salads or tacos.
03 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly before seasoning so you get a proper sear.
- Nothing beats blending the mango sauce super smooth—gritty sauce is a sadness easily avoided.