Shrimp With Mango & Basil Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Mango & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip); 1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; Nutrition; Per serving : 183 Calories; 5 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 168 mg Cholesterol; 16 g Carbohydrates; 20 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 352 mg Sodium; 478 mg Potassium; Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip)
1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Nutrition
Per serving : 183 Calories; 5 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 168 mg Cholesterol; 16 g Carbohydrates; 20 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 352 mg Sodium; 478 mg Potassium
Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat

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Preparation
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1.Toss shrimp with salt, cayenne to taste and turmeric in a medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
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2.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; place the shrimp in a single layer and cook until the undersides turn salmon-pink, about 1 minute. Flip them over and cook for 1 minute more.
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3.Add mango, scallion greens and basil and cook, stirring, until the shrimp is just cooked and starts to barely curl, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Tips & Notes
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Tip: How to cut a mango:
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1. Slice both ends off the mango, revealing the long, slender seed inside. Set the fruit upright on a work surface and remove the skin with a sharp knife.
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2. With the seed perpendicular to you, slice
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the fruit from both sides of the seed, yielding two large pieces.
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3. Turn the seed parallel to you and slice the two smaller pieces of fruit from each side.
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4. Cut the fruit into the desired shape.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Mango & Basil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp With Mango & Basil

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