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Imagine a mix of sweet mango, succulent shrimp, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro. This is mango shrimp salsa! It’s a fun and delicious twist on traditional salsa. This salsa is easy to make and you can serve it as a snack or with a meal.
Recipe: Mango Shrimp Salsa
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Note: You can use raw shrimp. If you use raw shrimp, you must cook it before you add it to the salsa.
For the Salsa:
- 2 cups chopped fresh mango (about 2 ripe mangoes)
- Note: You can use frozen mango if you can’t find good fresh mangoes.
- 16 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered or chopped
- 2 avocados, chopped
- Note: Add the avocado right before serving.
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup lime juice)
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Optional additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped avocado
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 1 diced jalapeño
Instructions:
- Prepare the shrimp. Chop the shrimp into small pieces.
- Make the salsa. In a large bowl, mix together the mango, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and garlic.
- Add the lime juice. Pour the lime juice over the salsa and mix well.
- Season to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the shrimp. Gently mix in the chopped shrimp.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve the salsa with tortilla chips or use it as a topping.
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Choosing the Best Ingredients
You can use different types of shrimp for this recipe, but smaller shrimp are best. Use cooked shrimp to save time. You can also use precooked or frozen shrimp. If you use precooked shrimp, you do not need to cook it as long. If you use frozen shrimp, thaw it completely and rinse it before you use it.
Pick a mango that is ripe but not too soft. A ripe mango will smell sweet. Pick limes that are heavy for their size and have smooth skin. Limes like this will have more juice. Roll the limes on the counter before you juice them to get even more juice.
Spice It Up: Adjusting the Heat
Some people like their salsa spicy and some people don’t. You can change the amount of spice in this recipe.
Here is a guide:
- Mild: Remove the seeds from the jalapeños. You can also use a milder pepper instead of a jalapeño.
- Medium: Use one jalapeño with the seeds. You can also add a small amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Hot: Use two jalapeños with the seeds. You can also add more chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Taste the salsa as you make it and add more spice if you like.
Make It Your Own: Variations and Serving Suggestions
This salsa is good with tortilla chips, but you can also use it in other ways.
Here are some ideas:
- Grilled Protein Topper: Use the salsa as a topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tofu.
- Taco and Wrap Star: Put the salsa in tacos, burritos, or wraps.
- Salad and Bowl Booster: Add the salsa to salads or grain bowls.
- Creative Serving Vessels: Serve the salsa in martini glasses, hollowed-out avocados, or small bowls.
You can also change the recipe to fit your diet.
- Vegan/Vegetarian: Use hearts of palm, jackfruit, or firm tofu instead of shrimp. Note: I am providing this information from my own knowledge, as the sources do not mention vegan/vegetarian substitutions.
- Gluten-Free: Make sure you use gluten-free tortilla chips.
Make Ahead and Food Safety Tips
You can make this salsa ahead of time. This gives the flavors time to blend. Do not add the avocado until you are ready to serve the salsa.
Do not leave the salsa out at room temperature for more than two hours. Bacteria can grow in food that is left out at room temperature for too long. You can serve the salsa in smaller bowls or keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Note: The sources do not include information about sustainable and ethical shrimp sourcing. I am providing this information based on general knowledge. You should verify this information independently.
Shrimp farming can harm the environment. If possible, you should buy shrimp that is sustainably sourced. Look for labels like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label. These labels mean that the shrimp was caught in a way that does not harm the environment.
You can also use other types of seafood in this recipe. Some types of seafood, like wild-caught scallops or US-farmed catfish, are more sustainable choices.
Conclusion: A Fiesta in Every Bite!
Mango shrimp salsa is a delicious and healthy snack or meal. It’s easy to make and you can change the ingredients to fit your taste. Try this recipe and tell us what you think!
Share your creations! Take a picture of your salsa and share it with us on social media using #MangoShrimpSalsa.