Heart Healthy Mango Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

               
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
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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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