Coastal Shrimp with Zanzibar Spice and Mango

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Plump shrimp sautéed with Zanzibar spices and fresh mango, finished with a hint of lime for bright, tropical flavor. This east african-inspired seafood ready in about 23 minutes pairs shrimp, medium mango, medium red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 medium mango
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 large shallot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1 lime
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and devein 1 lb shrimp. Dice 1 medium mango and 1 medium red bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop 2 large shallots and mince 3 garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink, then add 1/2 cup diced mango and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and squeeze juice from 1 lime. Cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.