Ingredients
– 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 tbsp lime zest
– 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp cumin
– 1/2 tsp dried oregano
– 1 tbsp butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1 mango, diced
– 1 red pepper, diced
– 1 serrano pepper, deseeded and diced
– 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
– 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
– 2 green onions, diced
– 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tbsp lime juice
– 1 tbsp mango jam
– 1 tbsp tequila (optional)
– 1 cup roasted corn (frozen or canned)
– Steamed white or brown rice, to serve
Instructions
1-Pat the shrimp dry and toss it with 1 tbsp lime zest, 2 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, plus a bit of salt and pepper until it’s all coated. This step’s where the magic starts, folks.
2-Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes per side. Pull them out when they’re pink and set them aside on a plate don’t overcrowd that pan, or it’ll turn into a soggy mess.
3-Throw all the shrimp back in the pan, add 1 tbsp butter and 2 cloves of minced garlic, and cook for another 3 minutes until it’s fragrant as hell. This is the part where your kitchen smells like a damn paradise.
4-In a separate bowl, mix together 1 diced avocado, 1 diced mango, 1 diced red pepper, 1 deseeded and diced serrano pepper, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1 tbsp chopped chives, and 2 diced green onions. It’s like building a salsa that’s about to steal the show.
5-Whisk up the dressing with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp mango jam, 1 tbsp tequila if you’re feeling bold, plus salt and pepper to taste. Pour that over your salsa mix and toss it gently don’t mush the avocado, for God’s sake.
6-Finally, divide the cooked shrimp and that salsa goodness over bowls of steamed rice, then top it all off with 1 cup roasted corn. Boom, you’re done in under 25 minutes, just like the prep notes say.
Last Step:
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πΏ Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
π½ Substituting canned or frozen corn offers a quicker option.
πΆοΈ Adjust spice level by choosing different pepper types.
π― Add mango jam to the dressing for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
