Turkey Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad

Total time26 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time6 min

4.8

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Turkey Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad

Bright, tropical, and loaded with fresh flavors, this shrimp salad is the kind of dish that feels like a vacation on a plate. Juicy seared shrimp get a warm, golden coating of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot skillet, developing just enough caramelized edges to make them irresistible. The dressing — built on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey — ties everything together with a punchy, slightly sweet tang that soaks beautifully into the shredded cabbage and ripe mango. Speaking of that mango, it's the star of the salad base, pairing with crisp cucumber, scallion greens, and generous handfuls of cilantro and mint for layers of texture and freshness in every bite. Because the whole dish is built around shrimp, produce, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden poultry-based ingredients or broths — what you see is exactly what you get. It comes together in a single skillet plus a big mixing bowl, making cleanup refreshingly simple for a meal that looks this impressive. Serve it right away while the shrimp are still warm against the cool, crisp salad for the best possible contrast.

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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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