Mango and Avocado Shrimp Salad
This Mango and Avocado Shrimp Salad can be grilled in the summer, or the shrimp pan-fried in the winter. A beautiful main dish or side salad.
Ingredients
Shrimp marinade:
- 20 large shrimp, tails on or off
- 1 Tbsp thai chile paste
- 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 juiced lime
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggies and fruit:
- 5-6 cocktail cucumbers, the only veggie that is not grilled
- 1 large mango, cut into 1 inch thick strips
- 2 jalapenos, cut int half with seeds removed
- 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 2 avocados, cut into quarters
- Avocado oil, to coat veggies and fruit
- Fresh basil, garnish
- Fresh mint, garnish
- 2 Lime, for drizzling over the salad
Equipment
- skewers (if grilling the shrimp)
Instructions
Marinate the shrimp:
- Add the marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Mix well and pour over the shrimp to allow to marinate for about 30 minutes before grilling (or pan-frying).
Griling:
- Heat grill with medium high heat.
- While grill preheats, cut veggies and fruit into about 1 inch thick pieces, cut the avocados into quarters, and then—in separate bowls—coat all vegies and fruit in avocado oil, salt, and pepper—the oil will allow for grill marks to appear.
- Grill the zucchini for about 1-2 minutes each side, grill avocado pieces for 3-4 minutes, grill jalapeños for 2-3 minutes each side, and grill shrimp for about 3 minutes total.
Pan-frying:
- Follow the instructions above but pan-fry the veggies instead of grilling. NOTE: Finely chop the jalapeños before pan-frying.
- Layer the fruit, veggies, and shrimp on a large platter, and serve with fresh chopped mint and basil.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salad and serve!
Notes
Reposted from July 2018.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 299mg, Potassium: 855mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 823IU, Vitamin C: 49mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 1mg