Spicy Mango Shrimp Lime Avocado (Printable)
Juicy shrimp in spicy mango glaze over crisp cabbage with creamy lime avocado for a vibrant fusion dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Mango Glaze
08 - 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
09 - 2 tbsp honey
10 - 1 tbsp lime juice
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
13 - 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce, optional
→ Cabbage Crunch Base
14 - 3 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
15 - 1/2 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
16 - 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Avocado
18 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
19 - 1 tbsp lime juice
20 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Garnish
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Extra cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Combine the diced mango, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sriracha in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, then set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Pour the mango glaze over the shrimp and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently to coat evenly. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss until well mixed.
05 - In a small bowl, gently toss the diced avocado with lime juice and salt, taking care not to mash the pieces.
06 - Divide the cabbage mixture among four serving bowls. Top each with the spicy mango shrimp and spoon any remaining sauce from the pan over the top. Scatter the lime avocado on top and finish with lime wedges and additional cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mango glaze caramelizes onto the shrimp in a way that tastes like you spent hours on it when you barely spent minutes.
- That cabbage crunch base stays crisp even after sitting which means leftovers are just as good the next day straight from the fridge.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the shrimp while it sears because thirty seconds too long turns rubbery and there is no coming back from that.
- The mango glaze will thicken and caramelize fast once it hits the hot pan so have everything else ready before you pour it on.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning because any residual moisture prevents that beautiful sear from forming.
- The mango should smell fragrant at the stem end and yield slightly to pressure and if it does not give it another day on the counter.