Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Dressing & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
- Dice your avocado and mango: While shrimp cooks, peel and dice avocado and mango into bite-sized cubes. Toss avocado immediately with fresh lime juice to prevent browning.
- Chop the veggies and herbs: Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small pieces. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves to add a bright herbal note.
- Assemble the bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, mango, bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro. Drizzle with remaining lime juice and olive oil, then gently toss to blend flavors without mashing avocado.
- Serve and enjoy: Divide mixture into serving bowls. Garnish as desired with toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, extra cilantro, or chili flakes. Best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
- Choose perfectly ripe mango that yields slightly to gentle pressure for optimal sweetness.
- Do not overcook shrimp; cook just until pink to ensure tenderness.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor and to prevent avocado browning.
- Dice avocado and mango to uniform sizes for balanced texture and even bites.
- Gently toss ingredients to keep avocado chunks intact and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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