Sautéed Caribbean Shrimp with Mango and Scotch Bonnet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with fresh mango and spicy Scotch bonnet peppers create a vibrant and flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish. This Caribbean seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, ripe mango, peeled and diced, and Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small finely chopped Scotch bonnet pepper, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque with slightly crisp edges.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup diced ripe mango and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, cooking for an additional 1 minute until the mango is warmed through and slightly softened.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving to add a fresh, herbal note.