Bright, tropical, and loaded with bold flavor, this shrimp salad is the kind of dish that feels like a vacation on a plate. Juicy mango, crisp shredded cabbage, cool cucumber, and seared turmeric-spiced shrimp all come together in a way that's genuinely exciting — no grains, no fillers, just fresh ingredients doing the heavy lifting. The dressing is the real star: a zippy blend of fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey that ties every element together without a drop of soy sauce or anything grain-derived. Coconut aminos is a smart swap here, delivering that savory depth you'd expect from a classic Asian-inspired dressing while keeping things completely free of rice-based additives. The shrimp get a quick sear in coconut oil with turmeric and ground ginger, picking up gorgeous color and warmth in just a few minutes. Everything comes together in one big bowl, making this as easy to assemble as it is impressive to serve.
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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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