Chicken Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad
This salad is a full-on flavor explosion ā juicy seared shrimp meet sweet mango, crisp cabbage, and cool cucumber, all tied together with a bright ginger-lime dressing that you'll want to drizzle on everything. The shrimp get a quick toss in turmeric and ground ginger before hitting a hot skillet, giving them gorgeous color and a warm, aromatic depth that plays beautifully against the fresh fruit. Coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet backbone to the dressing without any soy, and a hit of honey and lime zest keeps things lively and balanced. Torn mint and cilantro scattered over the top make every bite feel like something you'd order at a really good restaurant. It comes together in stages that are all genuinely simple ā sear, toss, drizzle, done ā making it a solid choice for a weeknight dinner that still feels a little special. Serve it right away so the cabbage stays crisp and the shrimp are still slightly warm against the cool, juicy mango.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 Ā½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey
For the salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into Ā¾-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, lime zest, and honey until combined. Set the dressing aside.
- 2
Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
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