Macadamia Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad
Bright, tropical, and loaded with bold flavor, this shrimp salad is the kind of dish that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Turmeric- and ginger-dusted shrimp get seared in coconut oil until perfectly pink and caramelized, then tossed with juicy mango, crisp shredded cabbage, cool cucumber, and a shower of fresh cilantro and mint. The dressing — built from fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey — ties everything together with a punchy, citrusy kick that keeps every bite interesting. Tree nut allergies can make tropical-inspired recipes tricky since macadamia nuts show up constantly in Hawaiian and island-style dishes, but this one skips them entirely without sacrificing any of that sun-drenched flavor. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-scanning stress at the grocery store. It works beautifully as a light lunch or a vibrant dinner, and the combination of warm spiced shrimp against the cool, crunchy salad base is genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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