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Fresh Avocado Mango Shrimp Salad

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A light and refreshing tropical salad combining juicy mango, creamy avocado, and tender shrimp tossed in a zingy lime dressing. Perfect for a quick, easy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped toasted almonds for crunch

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Peel and dice mango into bite-sized pieces. Halve, pit, and dice avocados. Toss avocado gently with a squeeze of lime to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
  4. Finely dice red onion and roughly chop cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, mango, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat without mashing avocado.
  7. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds on top before serving, if desired.

Notes

Cook shrimp just until pink and opaque to avoid rubbery texture. Toss avocado gently to prevent bruising. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead to maintain freshness. Optional protein swaps include grilled chicken or tofu. Add crunch with toasted nuts or seeds.

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Keywords: avocado, mango, shrimp, salad, tropical, lime dressing, easy, light meal, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free

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