Mango Shrimp Salsa with Creamy Avocado Whip

Fresh mango, shrimp, lime, cilantro, mint, and a little jalapeño come together in this colorful Mango Shrimp Salsa with Avocado Whip.

It’s fresh, creamy, slightly sweet, a little tangy, and incredibly easy to make. The mango adds natural sweetness, the lime keeps everything bright, and the creamy avocado base balances the flavors perfectly.

Best of all, there's no cooking required when you use pre-cooked shrimp. It makes a great quick lunch, appetizer, or light dinner when you want something fresh without spending much time in the kitchen.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly.

Mango Shrimp Salsa with Avocado Whip

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados

• 1 bag of frozen shrimp, thawed, deveined, with tails removed, torn into thirds

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

• 3 limes

• 1/4 tsp cumin powder

• 1/2 cup coconut cream

• 1 small jalepeno pepper, chopped with seeds removed

• fresh cilantro

• fresh mint

• 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

• sea salt, to taste

• black pepper, to taste

  
  

Directions:

1. Scoop out the insides of 2 avocados and put in a blender.

2. Add in the coconut cream, juice of one lime, 1/4 tsp of cumin and a dash of sea salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

3. Add the avocado whip to a bowl.

4. To make the salsa, combine the shrimp, mango, cilantro, mint, and jalepeno pepper.

5. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over all the ingredients and drizzle 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil.

6. Finish with salt and pepper and mix to combine.

7. Top the avocado whip with the mango shrimp salsa and serve.

Put It All Together

Spoon the mango shrimp salsa over the creamy avocado whip.

You can serve it immediately as a light meal or appetizer, or chill the salsa briefly before serving if you prefer it extra cold and refreshing.

I love serving this in a shallow bowl or platter so you get a little of the avocado whip and shrimp salsa in every bite.

Why This Combination Works So Well

There are a lot of flavors happening in this recipe, but they balance each other beautifully.

The mango is sweet, the lime is tart, the jalapeño adds a little heat, and the shrimp gives the dish a savory protein component. Fresh cilantro and mint make everything taste even brighter.

Then you have the avocado whip underneath it all. The combination of avocado and coconut cream gives it a rich, creamy texture without using any dairy.

It tastes much more indulgent than the ingredient list would suggest.

Make It Spicier—or Keep It Mild

Removing the seeds from the jalapeño keeps the heat relatively mild.

If you like more spice, you can leave some of the seeds in or add additional jalapeño.

If you're serving this to kids or anyone who doesn't like spicy foods, you can leave the jalapeño out completely. You'll still have plenty of flavor from the mango, lime, cilantro, and mint.

What to Serve With Mango Shrimp Salsa

This recipe works beautifully on its own as a light meal, but you can also serve it with:

• Sliced cucumber

• Bell pepper strips

• Plantain chips

• Grain-free crackers

• Corn tortilla chips if you're not following Paleo

• Lettuce cups

You could also serve the mango shrimp salsa and avocado whip over greens to turn it into a fresh summer salad.

💡 Dr. Stephanie's Tip: Use really ripe avocados and mango for this recipe.

Because there are so few ingredients and no cooking involved, the quality and ripeness of the produce make a big difference. Your avocado should be soft enough to blend into a smooth whip, and the mango should be ripe, juicy, and naturally sweet.

And don't skip the fresh lime—it brings the whole recipe together.

An Easy No-Cook Meal for Warm Days

Sometimes the best healthy recipes are the simplest ones.

This Mango Shrimp Salsa with Avocado Whip requires very little prep, doesn't require turning on the stove or oven, and gives you a delicious combination of protein, healthy fats, fruit, and fresh herbs.

It's a great recipe for warm-weather lunches, summer entertaining, or those nights when you want something fresh and flavorful without spending an hour making dinner.

Save this recipe for your next easy summer meal, and check out my other gluten-free and dairy-free recipes for more simple ways to make healthy eating delicious.