This vibrant shrimp salad is the kind of dish that tastes like a vacation — bright, fresh, and packed with bold tropical flavor in every bite. Turmeric- and ginger-dusted shrimp are seared until perfectly pink and opaque, then tossed with juicy mango, crisp cabbage, cool cucumber, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro and mint. The dressing ties everything together beautifully: a zippy blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey that hits sweet, tangy, and savory all at once. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin — no flour blends, no legume-based fillers, no hidden additives to second-guess on a label. That matters more than it might seem, since lupin flour quietly shows up in processed dressings, seasoning blends, and even some seafood coatings. Here, you're building everything from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, so you stay in full control. Serve it straight from the bowl with an extra squeeze of lime and you've got a stunning, fuss-free meal that doesn't ask you to compromise on anything.
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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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