Lightened-Up Mango Salsa Shrimp (Printable)

Vibrant shrimp paired with mango salsa and crisp lettuce cups for a fresh, light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Seasoning

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Lettuce Cups & Garnishes

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently and reserve.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Distribute shrimp evenly among leaves, top with mango salsa, and garnish with diced avocado.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights when you want something restaurant-quality but actually healthy.
  • The shrimp cooks so fast you barely heat up the kitchen, and those spices create layers of flavor that feel impressive without fussing.
  • Lettuce cups are naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so you can eat these guilt-free while actually feeling full.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 10-minute marinade, that's when the spices actually flavor the shrimp instead of just sitting on top.
  • Cook your shrimp just until they turn pink, one minute more and they become rubbery and nobody wants that, it happens faster than you think so don't step away from the stove.
03 -
  • If your shrimp releases a lot of liquid while cooking, drain it off halfway through or they'll steam instead of getting that nice caramelization on the edges.
  • Buy pre-peeled frozen shrimp and this recipe becomes even more of a weeknight hero, honestly there's no shame in it.
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