Mango Shrimp Salad

5 from 1 vote

Mango Shrimp Salad is an easy and delicious tropical twist on a main-course salad featuring juicy shrimp, a sweet and spicy dressing, and colorful vegetables.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

Mango Dressing Ingredients

½ cup fresh mango chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Shrimp and Salad

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
½ medium red onion thinly sliced
½ medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
½ medium yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
1 whole fresh sweet corn
4 cups Romaine lettuce roughly chopped
1 medium avocado sliced
½ fresh mango sliced
Lime slices to garnish

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, add the ingredients listed under “for mango dressing.” Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the seasonings: chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Sprinkle half of the prepared seasoning over the shrimp and coat it well with a tablespoon of oil.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat; add the shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and has beautiful grill marks. Transfer the grilled shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Sprinkle the remaining half of the prepared seasoning over the sliced onions and bell peppers and coat them well with the remaining tablespoon of oil.
Add the onion and bell pepper mixture to the grill pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, along with the sweet corn on the side of the grill. Once done, set them aside.
On a large serving platter, add the lettuce, grilled shrimp, grilled peppers, grilled corn, sliced avocado, and sliced mango. Drizzle the mango dressing over the salad and toss.
Garnish the salad with lime slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Use Fresh, Ripe Mango: The key to the sweetness in this salad is using ripe, juicy mango. Look for mangoes that are slightly soft when pressed but not mushy.

Cook the Shrimp Properly: Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as it can become rubbery. Shrimp is done when it turns pink and opaque.

Adjust Dressing to Taste: Start with a small amount of dressing and add more if needed. You can always increase the lime or honey depending on your flavor preference.

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