Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad featuring tender boiled shrimp combined with sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp celery, and red bell pepper, all tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Produce
- 2 large mangoes (diced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 2 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Prepare an ice water bath: While the shrimp cook, fill a bowl with ice water. Using a skimmer, transfer the cooked shrimp into the ice water to quickly chill and stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain well in a colander.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, diced mango, diced avocado, sliced celery, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- To keep avocado from browning, toss diced avocado with a bit of lime juice if preparing ahead.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust honey and lime juice amounts to taste for sweetness and acidity.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
