Spicy Garlic Shrimp Mango Lime (Printable)
Pan-seared shrimp with spicy garlic marinade atop refreshing mango lime slaw for a vibrant fusion meal ready in 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Spicy Garlic Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp ground cumin
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Mango Lime Slaw
10 - 1 large ripe mango, julienned or thinly sliced
11 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
15 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - ½ tsp salt
20 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Extra chopped cilantro
23 - Sliced chili or jalapeño
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, sriracha, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Combine the julienned mango, shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, thinly sliced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate until serving.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Work in batches if needed to maintain proper searing.
05 - Divide the chilled mango lime slaw among serving plates. Top with the cooked spicy garlic shrimp. Garnish with fresh lime wedges, additional cilantro, or sliced chilies as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy shrimp and cool slaw create this incredible temperature contrast that wakes up your whole palate
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant that takes reservations
- The slaw actually gets better as it sits, so you can make it ahead and focus on the shrimp when friends arrive
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the shrimp instead of searing them, so cook in two batches if your skillet is not huge
- The slaw can sit at room temperature for up to an hour while the shrimp cook, but do not refrigerate it or the cold will dull the flavors
- Shrimp continue cooking after they leave the pan, so pull them when they are just barely opaque to avoid rubbery texture
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before adding them to the marinade, or they will not sear properly no matter how hot your pan is
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly, so take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before you plan to cook