Spicy Mango Shrimp With Lime (Printable)
Spicy mango-glazed shrimp atop crunchy cabbage slaw and lime-splashed avocado for bright, quick dinners.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Mango Sauce
08 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed
09 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons water
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Cabbage Crunch Slaw
15 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
16 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
17 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 3 green onions, sliced
20 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
→ Lime Avocado
21 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
23 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Steps:
01 - In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, water, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth, then set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated on all sides.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat and immediately toss with half of the mango sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
04 - In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, green onions, and toasted pumpkin seeds. Toss everything together until well mixed.
05 - In a small bowl, gently toss the diced avocado with fresh lime juice and salt, taking care not to mash the pieces.
06 - Divide the cabbage slaw among four plates. Top each portion with the mango-glazed shrimp, spoon extra mango sauce over the top, and finish with the lime avocado. Garnish with additional cilantro and pumpkin seeds if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mango sauce walks a perfect line between sweet and fiery and you will want to put it on everything once you taste it.
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes and the cleanup is surprisingly manageable for something that looks this impressive.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery in minutes so pull them from the pan the moment they finish curling and turn pink.
- An underripe mango will give you a sauce that tastes more like grass than tropical fruit so press the mango at the store before buying.
03 -
- Toss the avocado with lime juice right before serving because even a short wait will start to dull its bright green color.
- Reserve half the mango sauce for drizzling at the end because that extra hit of fresh sauce on top is what makes each bite sing.