Description
A vibrant blend of spicy, Cajun-seared shrimp topped with a refreshing, sweet and tangy mango salsa. This dish offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp salt for salsa
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Stir well and set aside to marinate.
- In a medium bowl, mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the spice mix and toss until evenly coated on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and shrimp are opaque.
- Add butter to the pan during the last minute of cooking, swirling to glaze the shrimp.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and plate immediately. Top with a generous scoop of the chilled mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion/Cajun