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Pan Seared Shrimp with Mango Salsa

August 9, 2017 by Matt Robinson 8 Comments

In embarrassed to say, but willing to admit, I don’t regularly eat shrimp.. It’s not something I crave or think about first when dinner is on the line. But I’m re-thinking my ways, because — I’m becoming a big fan of the taste, texture and how quick it is to cook!
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My little guy Cole loves it. I can take credit for introducing him to it. Ever since he was old enough to chew, Naomi has had him trying all kinds of foods. I’m sure as a preemptive move, to steer him away from of any picky-eating habits. Something I’m all too familiar with being a recovering picky eater myself.

Having said all that, I can take credit for making shrimp his favorite way: pan-seared with a mango salsa that’s kicked-up with some Serrano heat. He’s ten and loves spicy food. Between him and Naomi, Serranos are a regular vegetable around here.
Pan Seared Shrimp with Tropical Salsa Real Food by Dad
How is he even my child?
I can do spicy, but it’s certainly not something I request. Nor is shrimp, but the little man may just change my ways.
Yield: Serves 4

Pan Seared Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Pan Seared Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Ingredients

  • 8 (6 to 8-inch) bamboo skewers
  • 16 jumbo shrimp, deviened and peeled
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided use
  • Tropical Salsa
  • 2 cups diced mango
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoons minced fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons sliced serannos

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine and whisk together salt and pepper, garlic, paprika, orange juice, lime juice, parsley and 2 tablespoons of oil. Add shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. In the meantime make the tropical salsa, by combining and mixing together all ingredients. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator. Thread 4 shrimp to a skewer. Heat a large heavy bottom pan like a cast iron pan over medium high to high heat.
  4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to hot pan. Pan sear until shrimp is opaque and caramelized , about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove from heat and serve with tropical salsa
© Matt Robinson

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Comments

  1. Leigh Ann Chatagnier says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Such a great recipe! I am all about some shrimp skewers and those jalapeños are just the icing on the cake!

    Reply
  2. Mary Ann @ the beach house kic says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Sounds like Cole is helping you with your picky eating habits Matt! This shrimp looks like something that would be a total hit at our house where shrimp is regular on the menu. Love that spicy tropical salsa too!

    Reply
  3. Natasha @ saltandlavender.com says

    August 9, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Mmmm I love shrimp, and I love the flavors you’ve got going on here. Cole sounds like a great kid haha… making life easier one meal at a time!

    Reply
  4. Gina | Running to the Kitchen says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I tend to forget about shrimp too but just made some the other night because they go from frozen to on my plate in like no time, so easy!

    Reply
  5. Tieghan Gerard says

    August 10, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    This is SO my kind of meal. That shrimp? with that salsa?!? Yes, please!

    Reply
  6. Ellen Taylor says

    August 11, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Looks yummy and delicious. Can I try it with smoky flavor?

    Reply
  7. Tutti Dolci says

    August 13, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Love that tropical salsa! These skewers look killler!

    Reply
  8. Brenda Score says

    August 16, 2017 at 5:52 am

    Smart little man. I could eat this dish EVERY DAY!

    Reply

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