A colorful plate with grilled shrimp swimming in a creamy citrus-coconut sauce, topped with a vibrant mango salsa.

Citrus-Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Name: Citrus-Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: Shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; Lime, 2 juiced and zested; Orange, 1 juiced and zested; Coconut milk, 1 cup; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish; Mango, 1 diced; Red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Jalapeno, 1/2 seeded and finely chopped; Fresh lime juice, to taste; Salt, to taste; Cooked rice, 2 cups

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: July 27, 2023

This recipe is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional Brazilian cuisine. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Brazil, this Quick and Easy dish highlights the use of fresh seasonal ingredients. It combines the richness of coconut milk with the freshness of citrus to create a unique and delicious meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Lime - 2 - juiced and zested
Orange - 1 - juiced and zested
Coconut milk - 1 cup
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Salt - - to taste
Black pepper - - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Fresh cilantro - 2 tbsp - chopped, for garnish
Mango - 1 - diced
Red onion - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Red bell pepper - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Jalapeno - 1/2 - seeded and finely chopped
Fresh lime juice - - to taste
Salt - - to taste
Cooked rice - 2 cups

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🍴

Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 2 - 🥥🍋🍊🧂🌶️🌿

In a bowl, combine the lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, orange zest, coconut milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 3 - 🍤🍋🥥🍽️🌬️

Place the shrimp in a shallow dish and pour half of the citrus-coconut mixture over the shrimp. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥭🌶️🔪🍽️🧂

In a separate bowl, prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, fresh lime juice, and salt.
Step 5 - 🍤🔥🍽️

Grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from the grill.
Step 6 - 🍳🥥🍋🍊🧄🔥🥣

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining citrus-coconut mixture and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 7 - 🍚🍤🥥🌿🌶️🥭🍽️

Divide the cooked rice between two plates. Top with grilled shrimp and drizzle with the citrus-coconut sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with mango salsa on the side.
Step 8 - 🌴😋

Enjoy this tropical delight!

Additional

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the citrus-coconut mixture. This dish pairs well with a side of sautéed greens or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. Feel free to adjust the level of heat in the mango salsa by adding or reducing the amount of jalapeno. Get your kids involved by letting them help with peeling and deveining the shrimp, and mixing the mango salsa.