Mango and Shrimp Salad – Refreshing summer salad that combines the delicious flavors of lime, mango, and grilled shrimp.
Did you see that? I mean, I’ve got shrimp there, shrimp over here… who AM I? The Shrimp Lovah? Uhm, yes I am!
But, I’m just dropping in for the second time today to let you know that I’m all about that shrimp, ’bout that shrimp, ’bout that shrimp… ERRR! Meghan Trainor is on zee brain.
I’m here to let you know that this mango and shrimp salad is super simple to prepare and you will not be able to keep your fork out of it. That’s all.
AND it’s zesty and filling, packed with fresh summer ingredients making it the ideal warm-weather side dish. M’kay?
With grilled shrimp, chunks of mango, sliced grape tomatoes, chopped red onions and a delicious dose of garlic, the recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. The best part is that all the flavors work so well together that there’s just no need for extra salad dressing. The lime juice and cilantro are perfectly enough.
This was, in a word, FABULOUS.
Mango and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) bag large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 ripe mango , peeled and cubed (you can also use frozen mango chunks, thawed)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 small red onion , chopped
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 cups chopped lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to grill pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove shrimp from pan and toss with lime juice; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed mangoes, grape tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and lime juice; toss to combine and let stand 20 minutes.
- Layer chopped lettuce leaves on a large serving plate or in a salad bowl; add mango mixture over the lettuce.
- Top with grilled shrimp.
- Squeeze lime juice over the entire salad and serve.
Notes
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My husband could not stop eating this and he is not a salad eater!!! Love love love!
Thank YOU! I am very glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Wouldn’t this be zero WW smart points, everything in the recipe is zero points except for the one teaspoon of olive oil?
Yes, you’re right! I’ve updated the recipes. By the way, this recipe was created with the old point system (like two systems ago :-D), when shrimp had points, as well as mangoes.
Okay great Katerina, it’s amazing how many points are saved for such a delicious meal. I can’t wait to make it. Thanks
Do you think I could put avocados in this?
Very good. The amount of powerful flavors in a bite is intense. Red onion to cilantro to garlic in a bite. Mango to add juiciness and to mellow out the sometimes overpowering red onion. You don’t need a salad dressing.
This is so colorful and pretty I might just sit and stare at it and forget to eat!
I just love shrimp, I could eat this every single day!
This salad looks like an absolute showstopper, Kate – such a showstopper!