Shrimp with Mango Salsa

posted by Katya on Apr 26, 2017 (updated Aug 16, 2022) 5 comments »

Shrimp with mango salsa is a zesty dish made from scratch with fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner recipe for hot summer days. This homemade dish will be your favorite quick and easy weeknight meal.

What is Shrimp with Mango Salsa?

This shrimp with mango salsa is a meal that everyone in your family will love! The flavors of sweet ripe mango salsa combined with herby shrimp are incredible when combined together.

This gluten-free meal takes 30 minutes of prep time to let the shrimp marinate and about five minutes of cook time. That’s all it takes for a delicious home-cooked shrimp and mango salsa meal.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this shrimp with mango salsa.

Cilantro
Basil
Green onions
Garlic
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Shrimp
Mangoes
Avocado
Red bell pepper
Jalapeno

How to Make Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Here are brief instructions on how to make this shrimp mango salsa recipe. You can find more detailed directions in the recipe card below.

To make the shrimp:

Blend the cilantro, basil, green onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper until it’s smooth.

Toss the shrimp with marinade, and store it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Heat a large sauté pan, add the oil, and swirl to coat. Saute the shrimp for about 3 minutes.

To make the salsa:

Combine the chopped mangoes, avocado, red bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and finely diced jalapeño.

Drizzle with lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Serve the cooked shrimp over rice with a side of mango salsa.

Recipe Tips & Notes

This sauteed shrimp with mango salsa is easy to make, and with these tips, it will be your new favorite summer meal.

Don’t have a food-processor? Mince marinade ingredients instead of blending them.
Add spices. Add jerk spices or chili powder to the shrimp marinade.
Make it creamy! Add coconut milk to the marinade for a creamy dish.
Let salsa rest. Let the salsa rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow all the flavors to meld together.
Make tacos. Make this dish into tacos with flour tortillas.
Make tostadas. Fry a corn tortilla and make shrimp and mango salsa tostadas.
Make lettuce wraps. Wrap the shrimp in an iceberg lettuce leaf to make lettuce wraps.
Make shrimp salad. Dice the shrimp and add it to the salsa to make shrimp salad.
Substitutions. This zesty mango salsa can easily be altered to fit your preferences depending on what you like or already have on hand, some delicious options include papaya, corn, red onions, bacon, black beans, or tomatoes.

Serving Suggestions

Shrimp with mango salsa is the perfect simple meal, but you can choose to serve it over grains or vegetables to make it even heartier and more filling.

Try white rice, brown rice, quinoa, pasta, collard greens, polenta, or cilantro lime rice.

Also, you can add a side dish such as Mexican Beans and Rice or Creamy Coleslaw.

How to Store

Store leftover shrimp and salsa in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

I do not recommend freezing the salsa or the cooked shrimp as it will not have the same texture when thawed out.

FAQs:

What can I use instead of shrimp?

Use another seafood like salmon, halibut, or octopus to keep the original flavor. Or cut chicken breasts into chunks and marinate them instead.

How long should I marinate shrimp?

It’s best to marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes before cooking them. This allows the shrimp to soak in all those delicious flavors.

What other ways can I cook the shrimp?

This shrimp is made in a saute pan, but you can cook them in an air fryer, or grill them. Any of these methods will make delicious shrimp.

Can you make shrimp with salsa ahead of time?

You can definitely make this shrimp and salsa ahead of time. For the shrimp, make it only one day ahead because shrimp are best when they’re fresh.

Make the salsa up to three days in advance of when you want to serve it. In fact, the longer the ingredients have to get to know each other, the more flavorful the salsa will be. Be sure to add the avocado right before serving so it doesn’t turn black in the fridge.

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