Lightened-Up Mango Salsa Shrimp (Printable)

Flavorful shrimp paired with fresh mango salsa and crisp lettuce cups for a bright, healthy dish.

# Components:

→ Shrimp Seasoning

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Lettuce Cups & Garnishes

17 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts
18 - 1 small avocado, diced
19 - Extra lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Lay lettuce leaves on a platter. Divide shrimp evenly among the leaves, top with mango salsa, and sprinkle with diced avocado.
05 - Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinners feel way less stressful than they should.
  • The shrimp gets crispy and golden while the mango salsa stays cool and bright, creating this beautiful temperature contrast that just works.
  • You get to use your hands to eat it, which somehow makes casual meals feel more fun and intentional.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp even by 30 seconds because they'll go from tender to rubbery faster than you'd think, and there's no coming back from that.
  • Make the salsa ahead of time if you want, but add the avocado only right before serving so it stays creamy instead of browning.
03 -
  • Pat your raw shrimp completely dry before seasoning because any excess moisture will steam them instead of searing them, and you want that golden exterior.
  • Prep everything before you start cooking because shrimp move fast and you won't have time to dice an avocado while they're in the pan.
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