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This Spicy Shrimp Dish Is a Summer Must-Have

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter.

It’s finally May, which means summer—a glorious stretch of sunshine, good books and flavorful food—is constantly on my mind. The best part of summer is trying out new recipes. Nothing beats cooking fresh, wholesome dishes filled with ingredients like ripe fruit, herbs, citrus and, of course, seafood. Everyone needs a good summer seafood dish in their lives.

With all of these bright flavors in mind, I decided to do a little pre-summer cooking, and this sweet and spicy dish was born. Bursting with tropical vibes, this spicy shrimp and mango salsa will send you on a mouthwatering summer getaway.

Mango Salsa

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix salsa ingredients together in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.

Spicy Shrimp

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sophie Rodosky

    Mix together salt, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper and fennel seeds.

  2. Sophie Rodosky

    In a large bowl, toss shrimp with spice mixture until all pieces of shrimp are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes while you prepare the mango salsa and begin to cook quinoa or your favorite grain blend, according to package instructions.

  3. Sophie Rodosky

    Heat a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Spread shrimp evenly throughout skillet and cook, stirring often and flipping shrimp halfway through, until pink and just cooked through, about 4 minutes.

  4. Sophie Rodosky

    Spoon hot shrimp over quinoa, add a scoop of salsa and dig in.

Impress friends, family and your tastebuds with this summery seafood recipe. Filled with healthy, fresh ingredients, this spicy shrimp dish will satisfy all your summer food cravings. 

Sophie Rodosky

Northwestern '20

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I have a passion for writing, reading, running, and traveling. I’ve spent my entire life learning to cook and bake from my mom (the best chef in the world), enjoying homemade food around my family’s dinner table, and writing about it all. I believe that life is better with warm cookies and worn books, fresh ingredients and first drafts, cozy kitchens and companions to cook with. Nothing cures headaches like chocolate, no first day of school is complete without pumpkin bread, and no dreary day can brighten without chicken noodle soup.