Get ready to transform your dinner table into a culinary paradise with this mind-blowing Shrimp with Avocado Mango Sauce! Imagine succulent, perfectly seared shrimp draped in a creamy, vibrant sauce that combines the buttery richness of avocado with the sweet, tangy punch of ripe mango. This Mexican-inspired dish is not just a meal—it's a vacation on a plate that will transport your taste buds to a sunny coastal retreat in just 25 minutes! Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home, this recipe is your ticket to flavor heaven.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 ripe avocado, 1 ripe mango, 1 lime, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Prepare the avocado and mango sauce. Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Peel the mango, remove the pit, and chop the flesh into chunks. Add the mango to the blender with the avocado.
- Add the juice of 1 lime and 2 cloves of minced garlic to the blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat for a minute.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the shrimp immediately, drizzling the avocado mango sauce over the top or serving it on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges or fresh herbs, if desired. Enjoy your Shrimp with Avocado Mango Sauce!
Tips
- Choose the freshest ingredients: Select plump, firm shrimp and ripe avocados and mangoes for the most intense flavors.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: They cook quickly and can become rubbery. Look for a pink color and opaque texture, which typically takes 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sauce consistency matters: If your avocado mango sauce is too thick, add a little water or olive oil to thin it out. For extra smoothness, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Enhance the flavor: For an extra kick, consider adding a small amount of jalapeño to the sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes on the shrimp.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh and hot, with the shrimp seared and the sauce at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 223kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 25g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 120mg
