🌶️ Chili-Lime Shrimp & Mango Salad 🥭🥗
Servings: 4 🍽️
Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏱️
Cooking Time: 5 minutes 🔥
Total Time: 20 minutes ⏲️

📝 Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:
400 g (about 1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon chili powder 🌶️
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 🔥
Juice and zest of 1 lime 🍈
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂

For the Salad:
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced 🥭
1 small red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
1 small cucumber, sliced 🥒
½ small red onion, finely sliced 🧅
2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach 🥬
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves 🌿
1 avocado, sliced 🥑

For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
Juice of 1 lime 🍈
1 teaspoon honey 🍯
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional) 🌶️
Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Marinate the Shrimp:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes. 🍤🍈

Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove and set aside. 🔥

Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, greens, cilantro, and avocado. Toss gently. 🥭🥬

Make the Dressing:
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until emulsified. 🍯🍈

Assemble:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Top with the warm chili-lime shrimp. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge. 🌿🍋

💡 Tips:

• For extra crunch, add toasted cashews or peanuts. 🥜
• Use pineapple instead of mango for a tropical variation. 🍍
• Serve chilled or slightly warm — both are delicious! ❄️🔥

Enjoy your fresh and zesty Chili-Lime Shrimp & Mango Salad — bright, spicy, and bursting with flavor! 🥭🌶️🍈