Mango Glazed Shrimp
Succulent shrimp paired with sweet tropical mango and crisp green peas in a quick stir-fry. The natural sweetness of ripe mango complements the briny shrimp, creating a light yet flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
1/2 lb
ripe mango, peeled and cubed
1 large
frozen green peas, thawed
1/3 cup
scallions, thinly sliced
2 stalks
fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp
garlic, minced
2 cloves
soy sauce
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
cornstarch
1 tbsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
vegetable oil
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Prepare and marinate shrimp
Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with a pinch of salt, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to marinate.
2
Prep mango and vegetables
Peel mango and cut into bite-sized cubes. Thaw green peas if frozen. Slice scallions, separating white and green parts. Mince ginger and garlic.
3
Stir-fry shrimp
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 minute until pink. Flip and cook another 30 seconds. Remove shrimp and set aside.
4
Cook aromatics and mango
In the same wok, add remaining oil. Sauté white parts of scallions, ginger, and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mango cubes and stir-fry gently for 1 minute, being careful not to mash the fruit.
5
Combine and finish
Return shrimp to the wok. Add green peas, remaining soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onion tops and serve immediately over steamed rice.
