Sweet and Spicy Mango Shrimp: A 20-Minute Delight

Craving a quick, flavorful meal? Look no further than this vibrant sweet and spicy mango shrimp dish! Ready in just 20 minutes, it delivers a delightful kick of spice perfectly balanced by the sweetness of ripe mango. It’s a weeknight win that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

While I don’t cook with shrimp often, I absolutely adore it! Especially when it’s drenched in a zesty, spicy cocktail sauce. But, let’s be honest, quality shrimp can be pricey. This recipe offers a solution: a delicious, restaurant-worthy meal that’s both accessible and quick.

This recipe came about one weekend, when I wanted to avoid helping my brother and a friend build a wood storage contraption outside. This allowed me to create this delicious mango shrimp recipe!

How to Make Mango Shrimp: Simple Steps

Making this 20-minute mango shrimp dish is incredibly easy. The entire recipe comes together in one skillet or pan, minimizing cleanup. Similar to my Greek shrimp skillet, another quick and delicious shrimp recipe. This simplifies the process, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The prep work is even less if you buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp. Fresh mango is ideal, but using frozen mango chunks is a great time-saver. Consider pairing this dish with white rice, or serve it over a bed of fresh salad greens for a lighter meal.

If you love a little heat, this dish is for you! The recipe has a definite kick from the spices, and it’s beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the mango. The refreshing lime garnish also adds a bright, contrasting element.

This dish is similar to my mango habanero salsa recipe, which also features a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. It evokes the feeling of a delicious takeout meal, but with much better ingredients and a fresher taste. Eating this dish will transport you to a tropical paradise!

More Delicious Shrimp Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed this sweet and spicy mango shrimp, be sure to explore these other fantastic shrimp dishes:

Garlic Shrimp Bucatini
Shrimp Avocado Mango Lime Salad
Coconut Red Curry Shrimp
Brown Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Basil Corn Orzo

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Sweet and Spicy Mango Shrimp

By:

Gina Matsoukas

Servings:

4
servings

Prep:

5
minutes

Cook:

15
minutes

Total:

20
minutes

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This sweet and spicy mango shrimp dish is ready in just 20 minutes and has a nice kick of spice that is balanced out by the sweet mango.

Ingredients

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2
tablespoons
coconut oil