Spicy Mango Shrimp Lime Cabbage (Printable)
Tender shrimp in spicy mango glaze over crunchy cabbage slaw with lime avocado dressing
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Spicy Mango Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup ripe mango, diced
03 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
05 - 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Lime Avocado Cabbage Crunch
11 - 3 cups shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1 ripe avocado
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Serve
19 - Lime wedges
20 - Extra cilantro, chopped
21 - Optional: thinly sliced jalapeño
# Steps:
01 - Combine mango, lime juice, honey or agave, and sriracha in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. Toss with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until shrimp begin to turn pink.
04 - Pour the mango glaze over the shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
05 - While shrimp cooks, mash avocado in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
06 - Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro to the bowl with the avocado dressing. Toss gently until vegetables are evenly coated.
07 - Divide cabbage slaw among serving plates. Top with spicy mango shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges, additional cilantro, and sliced jalapeño if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy sweet glaze clings to every shrimp like edible gold
- That creamy avocado dressing makes raw cabbage taste like a revelation
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery
- The sauce continues to thicken off the heat so pull it a tiny bit early
03 -
- Freeze your mango cubes slightly before blending for a thicker sauce
- Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes before serving to soften the crunch