A Tropical Recipe: Shrimp and Mango Salad

March 19, 2009 on 11:48 am | In Uncategorized |

When Pete and I returned from Turks and Caicos, we were sad to discover the end of warm days, tropical drinks, and meals full of conch, coconut, and mango, not to mention all of the other perks that come with tropical vacation. In our attempt to hang on just a little longer, we made a few meals to remind us of the Caribbean life we’d left behind. Although this recipe didn’t actually come from the Turks and Caicos (it’s adapted from a recipe by Alfred Portale from the Gotham Bar & Grill in New York), it’s very similar to a salad we ate while we were there.

tropical shrimp salad

For the shrimp:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons smoked Spanish paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
shrimp, peeled and deveined (the marinade will work for about a 1-2 dozen large shrimp or 2-3 dozen small shrimp)

For the salad:

4-6 cups mixed baby lettuce
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 cucumber, chopped
1 mango, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

2-3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons reserved marinade

Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and reserve 2 tablespoons in a separate container to use for the dressing. Add the shrimp and the remaining marinade to a large plastic bag and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.

After marinating the shrimp, cook in olive oil over medium-high heat, turning to cook, about 2 minutes per side. Assemble the rest of the salad ingredients, top with shrimp, and drizzle with dressing.

Of course, this recipe is much better served outside, overlooking the ocean, possibly with a mango daiquiri in hand. But I suppose at the kitchen table on a drizzling March day will do if necessary. At least you can feel like you’re at a tropical resort!

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  1. This looks delicious! (Although you know me, I’d probably have the shrimp on the side)

    Comment by Luci — March 24, 2009 #

  2. Looks great! I love shrinp and love avocado - they really do go well together!

    mariss last blog post..Skillet Cornbread with Caramelized Onions

    Comment by maris — March 26, 2009 #

  3. hi nice recipe, I hope i can try it at home, chiken recipe is my favorite, perhaps i need more skill to try this recipe

    Comment by recipe — May 13, 2010 #

  4. whenever my sister makes potato salad, i always eat them in less than a minute or so he he. i just love all sorts of salad. ‘.~

    Comment by Freya Harris — July 28, 2010 #

  5. i like potato salad and also mixed fruit salads. they are tasty and so yummy.~.

    Comment by Eva Campbell — September 14, 2010 #

  6. potato salad and fruit salad are two of my favorite salads. i also like the tangy taste of chicken salad,”

    Comment by Compatible Ink : — October 25, 2010 #

  7. i eat every kind of salad, but my favorite is of course fruit salad and chicken salad `~:

    Comment by Lingerie sets %0B — December 22, 2010 #

  8. Mangos are healthy, and I agree there’s many health benefits that comes from this wonderful fruit! This summer I’m going to try a Mexican and Tex Mex, Quick, Salsa recipe!
    Keep up the tasty looking site!
    Thanks,
    Glenn

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