Description
Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet mangoes, creamy avocado, and succulent shrimp with a bright, tangy lime dressing. It’s perfect for warm days or light meals, offering tropical flavors, healthy fats, and protein in a colorful, easy-to-prepare salad that can be served as a side, main dish, or wrap filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz peeled and deveined fresh shrimp
- 1 ripe mango, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1 ripe but firm avocado, scooped and cubed
- 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Season peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper. Sauté them over medium heat in a bit of olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Chop the Fresh Ingredients: Dice the mango, scoop and cube the avocado, finely slice the red onion, and chop fresh cilantro leaves. Combine these while fresh to maintain vibrant flavors and textures.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a bright, tangy dressing that ties the flavors together.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, mango, avocado, red onion, and cilantro with the dressing. Mix carefully to avoid mashing the avocado and preserve its creamy texture.
- Serve Immediately: For the best taste and texture, serve the salad fresh. Enjoy it alone, or alongside light summer dishes or as a wrap filling.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to keep chunks intact and avoid mushiness.
- Do not overcook shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; watch cooking time carefully.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to avoid browning of mango and avocado.
- Fresh lime juice is crucial for flavor and to prevent avocado browning.
- Adjust seasoning of salt, pepper, and lime juice just before serving for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg