Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta
A vibrant fusion of sweet mango, fresh cilantro, and spicy chili in a creamy coconut sauce, paired with succulent shrimp and scallops. This fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, large scallops, fettuccine pasta for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 8 large scallops
- 12 oz, fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium, diced mango
- 1/2 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 small, finely diced red chili
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 12 oz fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup coconut milk, 1 diced mango, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 diced red chili, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb shrimp and 8 scallops. Cook for 3-4 minutes until seafood is opaque and just cooked through. Toss with cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to bind the sauce.
- Step 4: Garnish with additional cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (25 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Zesty Mango-Cilantro Seafood Pasta?
Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
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