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Spicy Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad

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Spicy Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish with a perfect balance of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and spiced shrimp. Topped with a tangy lime dressing and cilantro, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for summer meals, appetizers, or a light lunch.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 lb raw shrimp (medium or large, peeled and deveined)

1 large mango, diced

1 large avocado, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

For the Seasoning:

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt, to taste

For Cooking:

Cooking spray or olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  • Season and Cook Shrimp:

    • Season the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, cayenne (optional), and salt.

    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray, and sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.

    • Remove from heat and let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

  • Prepare the Salad:

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

  • Toss with Lime Juice:

    • Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Gently toss to combine.

  • Serve:

    • Serve the salad chilled with tortilla chips, as a taco filling, or over a bed of greens.

Notes

Variations:

Spicy Kick: Add more jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.

Tropical Twist: Add pineapple or papaya for a fruity variation.

Make It a Meal: Serve it in tacos, over rice, or as a topping for tostadas.

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