Name: Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound of frozen precooked shrimp - thawed, rinsed, drained; 1 small red mango or 1/2 of medium-size - peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 of small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small avocado - peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup cilantro - finely chopped; 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tsp. sea salt; fresh cracked black pepper

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Our Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad is bursting with fresh vibrant flavors. Loaded with creamy diced avocado, juicy-sweet mangos, and perfectly cooked shrimp, and all tossed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. YUM! With so much flavor, it’s also ideal for low-calorie and even low-carb meals – it’s perfect to serve all summer long.

A shrimp salad with chopped mango and avocado served on a white plate.

Tell Us About This Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad

This Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Tender shrimp are tossed with juicy mango, crisp jicama, and creamy avocado for a refreshing combination that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Every bite is packed with incredible texture and bright citrus flavor, making it a fresh twist on classic shrimp salad. It’s the perfect dish for warm days, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Plus, it is an ideal salad to bring to potlucks and barbecues. You can easily prep our zesty lemon shrimp and mango salad in the morning, wrap and chill, then toss everything together before serving.

The Lemon Dressing

It is a simple dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sugar, and some Dijon mustard. Then, we decided to add some fresh cilantro along with some salt and black pepper. Then the lemon vinaigrette is chilled before serving.

This salad turned out to be a WINNER! And, we can’t wait for you to try this recipe.

If you looking for more shrimp salad recipes, be sure to our Best Shrimp Green Bean Salad and Easy Italian Shrimp Salad, next! Both are delicious too. And, if you love mango? Don’t miss our Beets and Mango Salad.

A shrimp salad tossed with chopped mango, avocado and cilantro.

Helpful Recipe Tips!

Use Frozen Shrimp: Be sure to use already cleaned and deveined shrimp. It works well for this salad and is also a time-saver! Just thaw the shrimp in a colander by rinsing them under cold running water, and allowing them to drain well.
Make Ahead: This shrimp salad a few hours ahead and chill. The longer it marinates, the better!
Select Best Avocado and Mango: Do not use “over-ripe” avocado and mango for this seafood salad, they will not work with this recipe.
Best served the same day you make it.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For our zesty lemon shrimp and mango salad recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

Shrimp: 1 pound of frozen precooked shrimp – thawed, rinsed, drained
Mango: 1 small red mango or 1/2 of medium-size – peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
Jicama: 1/2 of small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Avocado: 1 small avocado – peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces

For the LEMON DRESSING:

Cilantro: 1/4 cup cilantro – finely chopped
Lemons: 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Olive Oil: 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Sugar: 1/4 tsp. sugar to balance the acidity.
Mustard: 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
Salt: 1 tsp. sea salt
Black Pepper: fresh cracked black pepper

How to Make Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad?

If this is your first time? No worries, this salad is relatively easy. Keep in mind, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom. But first, let’s go over the steps so you can understand what’s involved before you start.

1. First, Prepare the Shrimp:

To make this shrimp salad quick and easy, we prefer to use the “already pre-cooked shrimp,” which is best. We purchased a package at Whole Foods in their freezer section, then followed the directions on the package for thawing. If you cannot find the “already cooked shrimp” – then you’ll have to cook the shrimp beforehand.

2. Prep the Ingredients:

You will need to prep all the rest of the ingredients. First, peel the mango, then dice it into small pieces. Next, do the same with the avocado, and dice it into small pieces. The same for the jicama, peel it and slice and dice it into small pieces.

Chopped mango on a cutting board, on the counter.

3. Make the Vinaigrette:

Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small mixing bowl. You can transfer the vinaigrette to a small mason jar and chill it.

4. Combine Everything:

Next, place shrimp into a stainless steel mixing bowl, and add the diced mango, jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the lemon vinaigrette into the shrimp mixture and toss to combine. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavors blend very nicely, especially with the sweet mango and avocado, releasing a refreshing taste. Then combine everything and allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes, and keep chilled in the fridge.

FAQ’s

How to store this shrimp salad: It’s best to cover with clear wrap, or transfer the salad into a sealed container and keep it chilled in your refrigerator.
How long will it stay fresh? It will stay fresh for up to 2 days. After that, discard and make a fresh batch.

A Delicious Seafood Salad

Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad is very easy to make. You can make this salad ahead of time, then toss everything together and serve. Serve it as a side with your favorite dishes at gatherings.

We love all the flavors and textures in this shrimp and mango salad. My husband (who is not crazy about mango) enjoyed the flavor of mango in this salad. He even suggested next time I make it, to add in additional mango and even avocado. Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad is a great seafood salad to enjoy all season long!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

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Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad are made with sweet mango, cooked shrimp, crunchy jicama and yummy avocado then tossed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette with a generous amount of cilantro! Gluten-free, low calorie, low carb, and packed with protein!

4.6 Stars (5 Reviews)

Ingredients

1 pound of frozen precooked shrimp - thawed, rinsed, drained
1 small red mango or 1/2 of medium-size - peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 of small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small avocado - peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup cilantro - finely chopped
1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

Allow the frozen shrimp to thaw in a colander in your kitchen sink, or on the counter with a plate underneath it, for about 15 minutes or so. Rinse under cold running water for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard any shells left on the tails. Allow the shrimp to drain well in a colander for a few minutes.
Meantime, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and fresh cracked pepper in a small mixing bowl or in a measuring glass. Set it aside to marinate for a few minutes.
Place shrimp into a stainless steel mixing bowl, and add the diced mango, jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the lemon vinaigrette into the shrimp mixture and toss to combine. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Best served chilled.
Serves 4 to 6

Notes

Helpful Tips!

Use Frozen Shrimp: Be sure to use already cleaned and deveined shrimp. It works well for this salad and is also a time-saver! Just thaw the shrimp in a colander by rinsing them under cold running water, and allowing them to drain well.
Make Ahead: This shrimp salad a few hours ahead and chill. The longer it marinates, the better!
Select Best Avocado and Mango: Do not use "over-ripe" avocado and mango for this seafood salad, they will not work with this recipe.
Best served the same day you make it.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 to 6 servings Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 7gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 3.2gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1gProtein: 16.4g

Happy and Healthy Cooking! 🙂

Thanks so much! … xo Anna and Liz

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