Grilled Shrimp Mango Salad

Our Grilled Shrimp Mango Salad is a light and nutritious recipe that can be enjoyed as a main meal, or a side dish alongside your favorite seafood dinner. Made with grilled shrimp, fresh veggies including cucumber, corn, and tomatoes it is filling and delicious.

We have added pineapple chunks and fresh mango for a scrumptious natural sweetener that compliments the shrimp wonderfully. Enjoy it with a side of coconut rice and you have yourself a complete meal that is high in protein and healthy carbs.

This grilled shrimp mango salad can be made with or without the bbq sauce. We enjoy the depth of flavor that it brings, but if you are looking to reduce calories, keep it lighter in flavor, or save on carbs it can be prepared as a simple seasoned grilled shrimp salad. The accompanying ingredients will bring plenty of flavor.

The coconut milk rice is also optional but we find it a filling and pleasant side to the grilled shrimp mango salad. The coconut flavor pairs well with all of the ingredients, and gives the rice a tender texture that helps to break up the raw veggies.

How should I grill shrimp?

Grilling shrimp is a quick and easy feat. With a little prep work you can have scrumptious grilled grilled shrimp mango salad that brings a slight smoky flavor to dance with the sweet flavors of the pineapple and mango. Here is how you grill shrimp.

• Wash, peel and devein the shrimp
• Season lightly with salt and pepper and allow to marinate in the sauce
• Heat the grill to 375 degrees or medium heat
• Using tongs place the shrimp directly on the grill grates
• Raw shrimp will cook quickly, usually 2-3 minutes
• Turn the shrimp when they easily release from the grill grates to sear both sides
• Shrimp is done when it turns a pale pink with a slight opaque hue to the flesh

What do you season shrimp with?

Shrimp is a light seafood option with a relatively mild flavor that does not require much in the way of seasoning, however, it can be dressed with a wide variety of spices and sauces. Here is a list of ways you can season and dress shrimp for a grilled shrimp mango salad.

• Salt and pepper with a light dusting of paprika
• BBQ sauce for a smoky, sweet finish that pairs well with the citrus fruits
• Coat the shrimp in shredded coconut for a crispy finish
• Drizzle the juice of citrus fruits like lemon and lime for a bright flavor
• Cilantro, parsley, and dill all compliment shrimp well
• Assorted veggies like fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, celery, and corn
• Fresh fruits like pineapple, mango and peach
• Enjoy with a fresh cilantro lime rice rather than the high calorie coconut milk rice

Does coconut rice taste like coconut?

Making rice with coconut milk will yield a soft, creamy texture and a deliciously rich rice. While you can taste the flavors of the coconut milk, it is mild and more of a slightly sweet profile.

Grilled Shrimp Mango Salad Recipe

This is a slightly sweet grilled shrimp salad with mango and avocado salad. Adding the organic white rice cooked in coconut milk put another level of completeness to this meal. You could eliminate the rice if you’re having a light lunch and make this meal lower in carbs as well!

• Whisk together your sauce and set aside
• Wash and devein the shrimp, peel the shells off
• Cover the prepared shrimp in a light coating of the sauce and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate
• Wash and chop the veggies for your salad
• Assemble the salad, stir and refrigerate
• Cook your white rice with coconut milk
• Grill the shrimp and set aside
• On the plate arrange a helping of the salad, a scoop of rice, and a few of the grilled shrimp
• Serve and enjoy

What can I serve with grilled shrimp mango salad?

This light seafood salad can act as a single lunch option if you are looking to reduce calories, or as a side for your next bbq or summer dinner party. Here are some options that you can serve with this grilled seafood salad.

• Baked potatoes
• Veggie stuffed mushrooms
• Grilled oysters
• An ice cold Mezcal cocktail
• Deviled eggs
• Roasted veggies
• Crab legs
• Easy baked acorn squash

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