Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large ripe but firm mango, peeled and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens, romaine, or baby spinach
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking the shrimp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Add chili flakes if desired.
2. Season the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
3. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
4. Prepare the mango: Peel the mango, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
5. Chop the vegetables: Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens.
6. Prepare the avocado: If using, remove the pit, peel the avocado, and cut it into cubes just before assembling the salad.
7. Assemble the salad: Place the mixed greens in a large bowl. Add the mango, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cooked shrimp.
8. Add the dressing: Pour the lime-cilantro dressing over the salad a little at a time. Toss gently until the ingredients are lightly coated.
9. Adjust the seasoning: Taste and add more lime juice, salt, black pepper, or honey as needed.
10. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT05M
- Category: Salads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
