Description
A vibrant and fresh appetizer that combines juicy shrimp with sweet mango, creating a medley of flavors perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)
- 1 cup diced ripe mango
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Marinate the shrimp in a bowl covered with fresh lime juice for about 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Dice the mango, cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño while the shrimp marinates.
- After marination, ensure the shrimp are opaque and firm. Drain excess lime juice, but retain some for flavor. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Gently toss the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or in lettuce wraps for the best flavor.
Notes
For better flavor, use the freshest shrimp and ripe mangoes. Adding avocado can enhance its richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 166mg