Mango Shrimp Salsa Recipe
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Mango Shrimp Salsa Recipe
Description
The Mango Shrimp Salsa Recipe brings together medium cooked shrimp, diced fresh mango, and ripe avocado to form the base of this refreshing salsa. Finely diced red onion and jalapeño add a sharp bite and moderate heat, while cilantro offers an herbaceous note. The shrimp is marinated in fresh lime juice which imparts brightness and slight acidity to the dish. Combining all ingredients results in a colorful and well-rounded salsa highlighting sweet, creamy, tangy, and spicy elements. This salsa is served chilled, typically with tortilla chips, providing a cool contrast to the slight warmth of jalapeños.
Preparation involves carefully thawing and drying the shrimp before chopping and marinating it, which helps infuse lime flavor without wateriness. The mango and avocado should be diced into uniform pieces to blend well with the shrimp. Mixing all ingredients gently preserves the textures, important for an enjoyable mouthfeel. The fresh lime juice delivers citrus notes that balance the sweetness of mango and richness of avocado.
This Mango Shrimp Salsa makes a versatile appetizer or side that pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or chips. It offers a fresh and summery flavor suitable for warmer days and gatherings. Serving it chilled enhances freshness, and it is best consumed soon after preparation to maintain avocado texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp medium), peeled & deveined, cooked
- 2 Mango
- 2 avocado
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cilantro bunch
- 3 lime juiced (about 2/3 to 3/4 cup juice
- 2 jalapeño finely diced
Instructions
- Once shrimp are fully thawed, rinse and thoroughly pat dry with several paper towels. Coarsely chop shrimp and place them into a large mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice of 3 limes directly over the shrimp, stir and let shrimp marinate while you prep the rest of your salsa ingredients.
- Pit, peel and dice 2 mangos and add them to the bowl with shrimp. Peel pit and dice 2 avocados and add to the bowl.
- Add finely diced jalapeños, red onion and cilantro. Stir to combine and serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 18g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 42.7mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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