Recipe: Cajun Shrimp with Mango Edamame Salsa

February 29, 2024Plate MethodRecipes

This dish shakes up a few of the standard ways we might think about building a meal, but in a good way!  A balanced meal doesn’t have to focus on either plant or animal protein – it can include both!  Featuring shrimp and edamame in this dish ensures the meal is protein-rich and provides the fiber-boosting benefits of edamame.  Paired with mango for the salsa, we incorporate fruit as the starch component of the meal, a less common choice for a lunch or dinner recipe but a delicious one in this dish!

All you need to add is your favorite non-starchy veggie to pair alongside to create a simple and satisfying Plate Method meal.

Cajun Shrimp with Mango Edamame Salsa

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh or frozen large shrimp with tails
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning*
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 mangoes (seeded, peeled, and chopped)
• 1 C fresh or frozen edamame, cooked and cooled
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 C finely chopped green onion
• 1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

Cajun seasoning ingredients: (*you can also use prepared Cajun seasoning mix from the grocery store)

• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine mangoes, edamame (cooked and cooled), red pepper, green onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and salt.  Toss gently to mix.  Cover and chill until serving.
2. If using frozen shrimp, thaw as directed.  Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact (if desired).
3. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
4. If using homemade Cajun seasoning, add spices to a large bowl and mix to combine.
5. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
6. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp; cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
7. To serve, divide shrimp between 4 plates and top with mango-edamame salsa.  Since fruit is the featured starch in this meal, pair your shrimp and salsa with a favorite non-starchy vegetable to make this dish a plate method meal!