Creamy Shrimp Salad with Mango

Name: Creamy Shrimp Salad with Mango
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen large shrimp (31–40 count per pound), peeled and deveined, tail on; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 large mango; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced, about ½ cup; 1 small cucumber, cut into ¼-inch pieces, about ½ cup; 3 green onions, thinly sliced, about ¼ cup; 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and deveined, finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons; ¾ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; juice from 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream; fresh mint leaves

Coastal Mains

Creamy Shrimp Salad with Mango

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The Strategy:

This recipe reimagines the classic coastal shrimp salad by replacing traditional heavy binders with a vibrantly bright, Creole-spiced lime dressing. By aggressively folding perfectly roasted, chilled shrimp with intensely sweet mango cubes, razor-sharp jalapeños, and violently crisp cucumbers, you create a wildly refreshing, highly textured salad that entirely rejects the notion of a heavy seafood spread. Delivering this massive, vibrantly colored salad provides an undeniably bright, high-energy lunch experience that perfectly anchors a hot summer afternoon.

Serves: 4 | Total Time: 30 minutes till it’s ready

Ingredients

For the salad base

1 (24-ounce) bag frozen large shrimp (31–40 count per pound), peeled and deveined, tail on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 large mango

For the fresh veggies

3 stalks celery, thinly sliced, about ½ cup
1 small cucumber, cut into ¼-inch pieces, about ½ cup
3 green onions, thinly sliced, about ¼ cup
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and deveined, finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons

For the dressing and garnish

¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
juice from 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
fresh mint leaves

Ingredients arranged: a sheet pan of massive raw pink shrimp, vibrant yellow mangoes, crisp green celery and cucumbers, vividly red/green jalapeños, huge blocks of mayonnaise and sour cream, sharp yellow lemons, bright green limes, fresh mint leaves, honey, and piles of intense Creole seasoning on a marble prep board.

Instructions

Cook the shrimp

Preheat the oven to 375°.
Thaw the shrimp by rinsing with cold water.
Pat dry and place in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature while you prepare the salsa.

Make salad ingredients

Place the mango upright and find the tallest side. There is a pit in the center. Slice down to remove half of the mango off of the pit. If the knife finds the pit, simply turn the mango to find the side with no resistance. Once you have the two pieces of mango, cut vertically across the flesh into strips, leaving the peel in place. Then cut horizontally to form squares. Invert the peel and the squares will pop up. Use your knife to remove the cubes from the peel. Repeat with the other piece.
Place the mango cubes into a bowl.
Add the celery, cucumber, green onions, and jalapeño to the bowl.
Cut the tails from the shrimp and chop into small pieces. Add these to the bowl.

Make dressing and combine

Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream.
Stir in the lime juice, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
Season with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the cream to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp salad ingredients and toss to cover.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

A cook's hand using heavy silver spoons to fold massive, bright pink roasted shrimp chunks and vivid yellow diced mango into a thick, creamy, spice-flecked Creole dressing in a large glass mixing bowl, with bright green jalapeños and cucumbers distinctly visible.

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The Heart of the Table

Dropping a massively oversized, icy-cold glass bowl overflowing with vibrantly bright pink shrimp, vivid yellow mango, and bright green jalapeños instantly dominates a sun-drenched patio table. The sharp, aggressive aroma of sweet mango, lime zest, and cool mint hitting the air forces guests to eagerly gather around, rapidly passing heavy silver spoons and loading up crisp lettuce cups or buttery brioche.

8 guests gathered tightly around a sun-drenched patio table, laughing loudly, passing heavy silver serving bowls, and drinking fiercely chilled Provençal Rosé in glasses on a Palm Beach Estate. A massive, chilled silver bowl of Shrimp and Mango Salad anchors the lively coastal outdoor party.

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Do not carefully plate individual scoops. Mound the vibrantly colored, heavily dressed shrimp and mango salad directly into the center of a massive, heavily chilled glass or silver serving bowl. Ensure the bright pink shrimp and vivid yellow mango cubes are highly visible, and violently shower the entire display with bright green, freshly torn mint leaves.
THE POUR: The intense sweetness of the mango, the sharp bite of the jalapeño, and the creamy Creole dressing demand a wildly crisp, intensely chilled rosé. A fiercely cold, bone-dry Provençal Rosé or a massively heavy pitcher of icy, sharp lime margaritas perfectly slices through the rich dressing while instantly refreshing the palate.
THE VIBE: Bright, high-energy coastal lunches. This is the intensely refreshing meal you execute on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, served directly on the sun-drenched patio, demanding an atmosphere of loud, fast-paced, and incredibly vibrant outdoor indulgence.

Chef’s Recommendations

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The Bread to Pile It On: Seeded Whole Grain Bread
The Sweet at the End: Meyer Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Cake
Mint on Both Plates: Sriracha Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Creamy Shrimp Salad with Mango

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