Lightened-Up Mango Salsa Shrimp (Print-Friendly)

Fresh shrimp with mango salsa served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Seasoning

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Lettuce Cups and Garnishes

17 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts
18 - 1 small avocado, diced
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix gently to preserve texture and set aside.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Lay lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Distribute cooked shrimp evenly among the leaves, top each with mango salsa, and garnish with diced avocado.
05 - Plate immediately and serve with lime wedges on the side for additional brightness and flavor adjustment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your shrimp cooks in under five minutes, so this whole meal can be on the table faster than takeout arrives.
  • The mango salsa is bright enough to make you forget this is actually healthy and light.
  • Lettuce cups mean you can eat with your hands, which always makes food taste better somehow.
02 -
  • Shrimp cook incredibly fast, so keep your eyes on the skillet; the difference between perfectly cooked and rubbery is literally one minute.
  • Don't assemble these until you're ready to eat them, or the lettuce will start releasing water and everything gets soggy.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels before marinading so they'll actually sear instead of steam in the pan.
  • Prep everything before you start cooking; this dish moves fast, and you won't have time to dice things once the skillet is hot.
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