**Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Lime: A Refreshing Summer Dish**
Indulge in a vibrant and refreshing Grilled Shrimp Salad, bursting with tropical flavors and textures. This delightful dish features succulent shrimp grilled to perfection, paired with sweet mango, creamy avocado, tangy lime, and a refreshing cilantro dressing. Served on a bed of crisp mixed greens, this salad is a symphony of colors and flavors, perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or as a healthy and satisfying main course. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and explosion of flavors, this salad promises to be a hit at any gathering. Dive into the recipe and discover how to create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen, impressing your family and friends with your culinary skills.
MANGO - AVOCADO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
My compliments to Chef Kusinera @ lovewithfood.com
Provided by Dena Leon
Categories Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. 1) Combine green onions, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and green chilli in a bowl.
- 2. 2) Mix in shredded mango; chill while preparing shrimp.
- 3. 3) Shell and devein shrimp and wash well.
- 4. 4) Preheat up grill for medium heat.
- 5. 5) Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head Lightly oil grill grate.
- 6. 6) Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.
- 7. 7) Place greens on a platter; mound mango mixture onto the greens using a slotted spoon.
- 8. 8) Place shrimp over the mango salad and decorate with lime slices, if desired
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MANGO, AVOCADO AND LIME
Categories Shellfish Vegetable Low Fat Grill/Barbecue
Yield Makes 3-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thread shrimp/prawns onto wooden skewers. Grill them 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until just opaque in the center. Let them cool and then remove shrimp from the skewers. Combine shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, mango, onion and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime juice, olive oil and stir. Season to taste with sea salt.
MANGO SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Make mango salad:
- Whisk together brown sugar and lime juice in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in red chile, shallot, cilantro, and mint. Add mangoes, tossing gently.
- Grill shrimp:
- Beginning at thick end, insert a skewer lengthwise through each shrimp to straighten. Transfer to a tray.
- Prepare grill.
- Whisk together oil, jalapeño, cumin, and salt, then brush on skewered shrimp until well coated. Grill shrimp, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Toss mango salad again and divide among 4 plates. Arrange 4 shrimp on top of each serving.
GRILLED MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD
Its so light, delicious, easy to make, and not to mention healthy! Mango and Avocado is simply the best combination you could ever make. A big hit with all my family and friends! -Amy Liesemeyer, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each mango. Standing mango upright, slice off a large section of flesh, cutting close to the pit. Rotate and repeat until all flesh is removed., Brush mangoes with canola oil; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt and, if desired, cilantro and mint. Add mangoes, cucumbers and avocados; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for best results.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
- Let the shrimp cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
- Use ripe, juicy mango and avocado for the best flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice to brighten up the flavors.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Lime is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The shrimp are grilled to perfection and the mango, avocado, and lime add a delicious burst of flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for a busy weeknight meal.
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