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Mango Shrimp Cups Recipe
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Mango Shrimp Cups Appetizer

This Mango Shrimp Cups Appetizer is sure to be a popular talking point when served at a party!
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine Tropical
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 174kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Guacamole

  • large ripe avocados
  • 2 large cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

For the Mango Salsa

  • 2 medium mangos peeled and chopped small
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped small
  • ½ medium red onion diced small
  • ½ large avocado diced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Remaining Ingredients

  • 36 41-50 size/medium frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
  • 2 tsp ground chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Blue Tortilla Chips to serve

Instructions

  • To make the guacamole, slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon into a large bowl. Add garlic, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and mash with a fork until thoroughly blended and smooth. Cover tightly and set aside.
  • To make the mango salsa, combine the mango, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime juice in a medium glass (or other non-reactive) bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the shrimp to a large bowl and season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
  • Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. As the butter melts, swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp becomes opaque and starts to curl, approximately 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Assemble by adding 1-2 tablespoons guacamole, followed by approximately 3 tablespoons of mango salsa to each cup. Top each appetizer cup with three cooked shrimp and serve immediately with some tortilla chips, if desired. Enjoy!

    Mango Shrimp Cups Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 302mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g