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Mango Shrimp Salsa

Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • ½ lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce use your favorite!
  • Juice of 2 limes divided
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ small red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp

  • In a bowl, toss the raw shrimp with 1 tablespoon hot sauce and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the salsa.

Make the salsa.

  • In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Add a splash of lime juice, a drizzle of hot sauce (to taste), and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine.

Cook the shrimp.

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and lightly golden.

Combine and serve.

  • Let the cooked shrimp cool slightly, then chop them into bite-sized pieces if desired. Gently fold them into the salsa. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, in lettuce cups, or over rice.