Description
This Mango Pineapple Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and packed with juicy shrimp, tropical fruit, creamy avocado, and lime flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh mango
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque and the shrimp reach 145 degrees F internally.
- Immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the shrimp well and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the mango, pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if desired.
- Serve immediately chilled or at cool room temperature.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and enjoy within 2 days for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Add the avocado just before serving to keep it creamy and vibrant without browning too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Tropical