Description
Caribbean-inspired tropical shrimp salad blends sweet fruits with succulent seafood in a zesty lime dressing. Cool morsels of grilled shrimp dance alongside juicy mango and pineapple chunks, offering you a refreshing escape from ordinary meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) U20 fresh shrimp, cleaned, shells removed and de-veined
- 1.5 cups (225 grams) small-diced fresh mango
- 1.5 cups (225 grams) small-diced fresh pineapple
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, diced into small pieces
Fresh Herbs and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) red onion, diced small
- 1 serrano chile or jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced very small
- ⅓ cup (8 grams) fresh cilantro, finely minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) cumin, to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Bring a small kettle of salted water to a rolling boil, carefully add raw shrimp, and cook for 1.5 to 3 minutes until they turn opaque and pink.
- Immediately transfer shrimp using a slotted spoon into a prepared ice water bath to halt the cooking process and preserve their tender texture.
- While shrimp cool, carefully dice ripe mango, fresh pineapple, red onion, serrano chile or jalapeno, and creamy avocado into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer all chopped ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, creating a vibrant tropical medley.
- Remove cooled shrimp from ice bath, pat dry with paper towels, and chop into bite-sized segments.
- Add chopped shrimp to the tropical mixture along with finely chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, freshly squeezed lime juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Gently fold and mix all ingredients, ensuring even distribution of seasonings and flavors.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice to achieve a balanced flavor profile.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled with crispy tortilla chips for added texture and crunch.
Notes
- Quick-cooking shrimp ensures tender, succulent protein without becoming rubbery or tough.
- Immediately chilling shrimp in an ice bath stops the cooking process, preserving delicate texture and preventing overcooking.
- Combining fresh tropical fruits like mango and pineapple creates a vibrant, sweet-tangy base that complements the seafood.
- Adding serrano or jalapeño chile provides a spicy kick, balancing the sweetness of the fruits and creating complex flavor layers.
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice brighten the entire dish, adding zesty, aromatic notes that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serving chilled with crispy tortilla chips offers a delightful textural contrast and makes this salad perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg