Eggless Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad

Total time26 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time6 min

4.8

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This vibrant salad is a full-on flavor explosion — juicy mango, crisp cabbage, cool cucumber, and golden turmeric-spiced shrimp all tossed in a bright ginger-lime dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The dressing comes together with fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey, so it's punchy and a little sweet without relying on any egg-based emulsifiers or creamy binders. That makes it a genuinely refreshing option for anyone avoiding eggs, since so many restaurant-style salad dressings sneak in mayonnaise or aioli. The shrimp get a quick sear in coconut oil after a simple spice rub, picking up gorgeous color and a warm, earthy depth from the turmeric and ginger. Fresh cilantro and torn mint scattered over the top bring an herby lift that ties every component together. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together fast enough for a weeknight — no complicated steps, just good ingredients treated well.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ 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 ¾-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)
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ 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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