Coastal Shrimp with Zanzibar Spice and Mango
Plump shrimp sautéed with Zanzibar spices and fresh mango, finished with a hint of lime for bright, tropical flavor. This East African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs shrimp, mango, 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
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.







