Oats Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad
This vibrant shrimp salad is a full-on flavor explosion — sweet mango, crisp cabbage, cool cucumber, and perfectly seared turmeric-kissed shrimp all tossed in a zingy ginger-lime dressing. The whole thing comes together with fresh, whole-food ingredients that are naturally free from grains and cereals, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce in the dressing, delivering that savory depth without any hidden additives, and a touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully. The shrimp get a quick sear in coconut oil with turmeric and ground ginger, building a gorgeous golden crust that makes them almost too pretty to toss into a salad — almost. Fresh cilantro and torn mint scattered over the top bring an herby brightness that ties every element together. It's the kind of dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in one skillet and one big bowl, which makes cleanup as easy as the cooking.
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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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