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Mango and Shrimp Salad

Valentine's Day Salads 30 min Medium 13 wyświetleń ~55.94 PLN - (0)
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Description

A light, colorful salad that combines the sweetness of ripe mango with the delicate, crunchy texture of shrimp, highlighted by the freshness of lime, cilantro, and a velvety hint of avocado. The dish has a tropical character, inspired by fusion cuisine (Asian-Latin American) and works wonderfully as an elegant appetizer or a light main course for Valentine's Day. Visually, it attracts with the contrast of orange and green colors, while the taste combines sweetness, acidity, and a delicate saltiness with a spicy accent from optional chili flakes. Serve immediately after preparation, preferably on a flat white plate or two smaller plates — perfect for a romantic dinner or a light lunch after a meeting.

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
2
  • Raw shrimp (peeled) 300 g
  • Mango 0.7 szt.
  • Salad mix (arugula, lamb's lettuce, sweet lettuce) 100 g
  • Avocado 0.8 szt.
  • Red onion 0.5 szt.
  • Lime juice 30 ml
  • Honey 20 ml
  • Olive oil 30 ml
  • Fresh cilantro 10 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Płatki chilli 1 szczypta
  • Toasted sesame seeds 10 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Unpack and prepare all the ingredients on the countertop (a bowl for scraps, a cutting board, a sharp knife). Rinse the salad mix thoroughly under cold running water and dry it in a salad spinner or by gently patting it with a paper towel. Check the mango by pressing it – it should be firm but slightly soft.

Ingredients: Salad mix (arugula, lamb's lettuce, sweet lettuce), Mango
Use a large cutting board and a sharp knife for fruits. A salad spinner is best; if you don't have one, spread the leaves on a clean towel and gently pat dry. Avoid cutting mango on a wooden board, which is difficult to clean later from the juice.
2

Peel the mango: trim both 'wings' of the flesh from the pit, then score a grid in the flesh without cutting through the skin, turn the skin inside out and squeeze out the cubes. Measure 200 g of flesh (if using a smaller/larger mango, adjust accordingly). Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and dice it into cubes about 1–1.5 cm. Slice the red onion into very thin half-moons.

Ingredients: Mango, Avocado, Red onion
Use a sharp fruit knife to cut the mango and avocado. The cubes of mango and avocado should be of similar size for the salad to have a nice texture. If the avocado is very soft, cut gently to avoid mashing the flesh.

Dressing

3

In a small bowl, mix 30 ml of lime juice with 20 g of honey, add 30 g of olive oil, 1 g of pepper, and 2 g of salt. Whisk vigorously with a fork or whisk for 20–30 seconds until a uniform, slightly emulsified dressing forms. Taste and adjust if necessary: add more lime if it's too sweet, or more honey if you want to balance the acidity.

Ingredients: Lime juice, Honey, Olive oil, Black pepper, Salt
Use a small bowl or a jar with a lid (then you can shake it vigorously). Accurately weighing the ingredients gives a consistent flavor. If you don't have honey, you can add 10 g of maple syrup (flavor change).

Preparing the shrimp

4

If the shrimp were frozen, make sure they are completely thawed and dried with a paper towel. Heat a 24–26 cm skillet over medium-high heat (it should be hot — 2–3 minutes). Add 10 g of olive oil (about 2/3 tablespoon), spread it around, place the shrimp in a single layer, and fry without moving for 1.5–2 minutes, until the bottom is golden. Flip the shrimp and fry for another 1–2 minutes — they should turn pink and firm. 30 seconds before the end, drizzle 10 g of dressing over them and quickly stir to infuse flavor.

Ingredients: Raw shrimp (peeled), Olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Honey
Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet. Sauté the shrimp briefly — cooking them too long will make them rubbery. A dry surface on the shrimp (pat them dry with paper) gives a nicer frying effect. If you are using large shrimp, the time may be closer to 3 minutes per side.

Assembly

5

In a large bowl, gently combine the salad mix (100 g) with half of the dressing (about 20 g) — of course, mix gently to avoid damaging the leaves. Arrange the salad on the center of two flat plates, creating a bed.

Ingredients: Salad mix (arugula, lamb's lettuce, sweet lettuce), Lime juice, Olive oil
Use two large tablespoons or a salad bowl to mix the salad. Don't pour all the dressing at once — it's better to add more later.
6

Evenly distribute the cubes of mango and avocado on the lettuce (200 g mango and 150 g avocado). Add thin half-slices of red onion (75 g), spreading them evenly so that each serving has a slightly spicy touch.

Ingredients: Mango, Avocado, Red onion
Arrange the ingredients on a plate alternately (a piece of mango, avocado) to achieve an aesthetic effect. If the avocado browns, drizzle it with a little lime juice.
7

Arrange the hot shrimp (300 g) on top of the salad — 6–8 pieces per plate (depending on size). Drizzle with the remaining dressing (about 10 g) and gently sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro (10 g). If you want to increase the heat, optionally add a pinch of chili flakes (1 g). Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (10 g) for crunch.

Ingredients: Raw shrimp (peeled), Fresh cilantro, Płatki chilli, Toasted sesame seeds, Lime juice
Arrange the shrimp aesthetically — preferably with the tails facing outward from the plate. Additionally, you can add chili flakes and sesame for enhanced flavor/texture (optional).

Serving

8

Serve immediately — the salad tastes best when the shrimp are still slightly warm and the leaves are crispy. If you are preparing it in advance, keep the ingredients separate and assemble 5–10 minutes before serving.

Use flat, white plates that will highlight the colors of the salad. If you're preparing for a couple on Valentine's Day, serve with a glass of chilled, dry wine or lightly sparkling water with lime.

Fun Fact

💡

The combination of tropical fruits with seafood has a long tradition in the coastal cuisines of the world — the contrast of sweet mango with delicate shellfish has been appreciated in Caribbean cuisine and in some regions of Asia.

Best for

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after preparation, while the shrimp are still warm. Serve on a flat plate to prevent the elements from stacking too deeply. A dry, light white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc) or chilled sparkling water with a slice of lime pairs well with the salad.

🥡 Storage

It's best to consume the salad immediately. If you need to store it, keep the ingredients separate: lettuce and chopped fruit in separate containers in the fridge for up to 24 hours; cooked shrimp in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Do not store with the dressing — add it before serving. Briefly heat the shrimp in a pan (30–60 seconds) before serving; do not microwave, as they will become tough.

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