Description
A vibrant mango avocado and chili-lime halal shrimp salad is a fresh main-course salad that combines warm-climate fruits, crunchy vegetables, and seasoned ocean protein under a zesty citrus dressing. The cornerstone of the dish is high-quality halal shrimp, which are rapidly seared to retain their juicy tenderness.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 lb (450 g) halal shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or cashews (optional)
For the Chili-Lime Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a little chili powder if desired.
- Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Make the Chili-Lime Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili flakes, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3. Assemble the Salad
- Add salad greens, mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Add the cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle with the chili-lime dressing.
- Gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Serve
- Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and toasted seeds or nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately while fresh and vibrant.
Notes
For the best results, store the dressing separately and combine it with the salad just before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day, though the avocado is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: tropical halal shrimp salad, mango avocado shrimp salad, chili lime shrimp salad