Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced, including seeds; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 firm-ripe mangoes, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced; 16 jumbo shrimp (1 1/4 pound), shelled, leaving tail and adjoining first segment attached, and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium fresh jalapeno chile, minced, including seeds; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Accompaniment: lime wedges; Special equipment: 16 (8-inch) wooden skewers (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced, including seeds
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 firm-ripe mangoes, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
16 jumbo shrimp (1 1/4 pound), shelled, leaving tail and adjoining first segment attached, and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium fresh jalapeno chile, minced, including seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: lime wedges
Special equipment: 16 (8-inch) wooden skewers (optional)

1
Whisk together brown sugar and lime juice in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in red chile, shallot, cilantro, and mint.
2
Add mangoes, tossing gently.
3
Beginning at thick end, insert a skewer lengthwise through each shrimp to straighten.
4
Transfer to a tray.
5
Whisk together oil, jalapeno, cumin, and salt, then brush on skewered shrimp until well coated.
6
Grill shrimp, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
7
Toss mango salad again and divide among 4 plates.
8
Arrange 4 shrimp on top of each serving.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced, including seeds, 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp

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