The mango and shrimp salad reflects coastal Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, where tropical fruits accompany fresh seafood with lime and cilantro. Its explosion of bittersweet flavors made it a summer favorite in beach restaurants. Today it is a trend in healthy bowls and light dinners.
Mexican
Mango and shrimp salad
Mango and shrimp salad with lime, cilantro and fresh avocado
- Mexico
- Salad
- Gluten-free
- Light
- High protein
- High fiber
- easy
28 min
Tiempo total
20 min
Preparation
8 min
Cooking
4
Servings
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 14 g
- Sodium 420 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Mango and shrimp salad is a Mexican preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 28 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g of peeled shrimp.
- Have ready: 2 ripe mangoes.
- Have ready: 1 ripe avocado.
- Have ready: 200 g of cherry tomato.
- Have ready: 1 seeded jalapeño, chopped.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; sauté 2 minutes per side…
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; sauté 2 minutes per side until pink; cool. Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing
Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing
Peel and cut the mangoes into cubes; cut avocado
tomato and onion
Mix lime
oil, sugar, salt, pepper and jalapeño for the vinaigrette
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
Combine handle
avocado, tomato, onion and shrimp in large bowl
Pour vinaigrette and mix gently; add chopped cilantro…
Pour vinaigrette and mix gently; add chopped cilantro generously
Serve on crispy romaine lettuce or in lettuce tacos
Variations
- Version with cooked octopus instead of shrimp.
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