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Mango Shrimp Salad Recipe with Avocado and Mango Dressing

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Welcome to a refreshing and delightful recipe that is sure to satisfy your taste buds! ThisMango Shrimp Salad with Cooked Shrimp and Avocadocombines juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp with the creamy texture of avocado and the sweetness of mango, making it a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner. Whether you’re looking for something quick and nutritious or want to impress at your next gathering, this shrimp salad recipe is a must-try!

Ingredients

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  • 1pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoonsweet paprika or smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of chili powder
  • Cooking oil for cooking the shrimp
  • ¾ cupbell pepper, cut into strips (yellow bell pepper recommended)
  • 1large avocado, sliced into cubes
  • 1large ripe mango, sliced into cubes
  • 4 cupsRoma lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cupred onion, thinly sliced into half-moon circles
  • ¼ cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cupripe mango, chopped
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 1 teaspoonDijon mustard
  • ½ cuporange, chopped
  • 1 teaspoonhoney or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoonground ginger
  • ½ teaspooncurry powder (adjust for stronger flavor)
  • ⅛ teaspoonkosher salt or fine sea salt
  • ¼ cuphigh-quality virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoononion powder
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp with sweet paprika, chili powder, and salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a food processor, blend the chopped mango, lime juice, Dijon mustard, orange, honey, ground ginger, curry powder, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt or curry powder, if necessary. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chopped Roma lettuce, sliced bell pepper, avocado, mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and toss gently.
  7. Before serving, drizzle the curried mango dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure even distribution.

Notes

Tip 1:For the best flavor, use ripe mangoes and avocados that are firm yet soft to the touch.
Tip 2:If you prefer a spicier kick, add more chili powder to the shrimp or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Tip 3:For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas.

Find it online: https://exorecipes.com/mango-shrimp-salad-with-avocado-fresh-easy/