Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

A refreshing Thai-style salad combining juicy shrimp, ripe mango, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy peanut dressing for a light dinner or lunch. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, ripe mango, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large, peeled and sliced into thin strips ripe mango
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1 large, shredded carrot
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 1 large peeled and thinly sliced mango, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1 large shredded carrot, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl and drizzle with the peanut dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.