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Heart Healthy Mango Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

                   
Mango Shrimp Cocktail
Juicy mangoes are the star of this delightfully tangy Mexican cocktail dish. Each bite comes equipped with beefsteak tomatoes, bell peppers and a citrus-based dressing that does not disappoint.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 red onion, sliced thin
2 mangos, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Directions
Step 1

Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp, salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for 40 seconds. Drain shrimp in a colander. With a knife, dice shrimp into 3/4-inch pieces. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and cover and chill.

Step 2

Make marinade in a blender, by combining 2 1/2 cups of the tomatoes; three-quarters of the bell peppers; half of each juice; horseradish; and honey. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine shrimp, marinade and 1/4 cup cilantro; toss to combine. Marinate for 1 hour, covered and chilled.

Step 4

Make salsa in a large bowl by combining remaining bell peppers; onion; mangoes; remaining tomatoes; remaining cilantro; olive oil; remaining juices; and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine and set aside.

Step 5

Spoon shrimp mixture into cocktail glasses, top with mango salsa, and garnish with chives.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 324
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:324
total fat:16g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:172mg
sodium:215mg
total carb:22g
fibers:3g
proteins:25g

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Heart Healthy Mango Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 red onion, sliced thin
2 mangos, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1

Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp, salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for 40 seconds. Drain shrimp in a colander. With a knife, dice shrimp into 3/4-inch pieces. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and cover and chill.

Step 2

Make marinade in a blender, by combining 2 1/2 cups of the tomatoes; three-quarters of the bell peppers; half of each juice; horseradish; and honey. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine shrimp, marinade and 1/4 cup cilantro; toss to combine. Marinate for 1 hour, covered and chilled.

Step 4

Make salsa in a large bowl by combining remaining bell peppers; onion; mangoes; remaining tomatoes; remaining cilantro; olive oil; remaining juices; and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine and set aside.

Step 5

Spoon shrimp mixture into cocktail glasses, top with mango salsa, and garnish with chives.

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