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    Shrimp, Jicama & Mango Salsa Recipe

    Published: Jan 20, 2017 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 5 Comments

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    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa recipe with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch. Thank you to Princess Cruises for helping me share this recipe with you.
    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch! 62 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    When I found out that I'd be heading to Mexico on Princess Cruises in October, two things came to mind...fruity cocktails while lounging poolside and shrimp tacos with guacamole. I checked the fruity cocktail off of my list within the first 12 hours (and maybe one or two times after that...who's counting when it comes to passionfruit vodka cocktails?!) I had to wait a little longer for the tacos and guacamole. Not really a tough sacrifice to make when we were busy indulging in some of the amazing food aboard the Ruby Princess.

    Two idyllic sea days at the beginning of the cruise gave me plenty of time to dream about seafood and avocados, and I was chomping at the bit to get ashore in Mazatlan.

    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch! 62 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    The day kicked off with our planned shore excursion, a blood-pumping hike up to the El Faro Lighthouse (one of the many shore excursions available on the Princess Cruises Mexican Riviera cruise). At 400 feet, it happens to be the tallest lighthouse in the Americas. Even though the hike was only 1 ½ miles, it was pretty steep on a VERY hot day. To say that we worked up an appetite would be an understatement. Our hiking guide was full of history facts and stories, which thankfully kept my mind off of eating until we headed back into town.

    Princess Cruise Mexican Riviera

    After the hike, we made a beeline for the Plaza Machado to meet up with other cruise friends for lunch. Tacos and guacamole couldn't come quickly enough! We sat down at the restaurant, complete with mariachi band, cold cervezas, colorful tablecloths and stellar people watching.

    Princess Cruise Mexican Riviera

    We started with plates of guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, the freshest shrimp ceviche and plenty of crispy tortilla chips. And then true to my many daydreams, I ordered shrimp tacos, which were absolutely packed with chopped, seared shrimp and served with a side of rice and beans. My friends ordered everything from bubbling queso with huge seared prawns to a spectacular dish of crab legs and shrimp. But me, I was happy with my plate of tacos.

    Princess Cruise Mexican Riviera

    This shrimp, jicama and mango salsa recipe is an ode to everything that was great about that meal. Perfectly cooked, tender shrimp mixed with fresh avocado, crunchy jicama and sweet mango all come together with a lightly olive oil and lime dressing. Serve it with baked tortilla chips for a light snack or appetizer, or serve it on top of lettuce leaves for a healthy lunch.

    I may not be back on that Mexican Riviera cruise, but this recipe definitely take me straight back to that idyllic week!

    This recipe is a breeze to make. If you've never cooked with mango before, don't let it intimidate you! My tutorial on how to cut a mango breaks it down into easy steps.

    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch! 62 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch! 62 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Shrimp, Jicama & Mango Salsa Recipe

    Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch!
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    Course: Appetizers, Appetizers For Entertaining
    Cuisine: Latin American
    Keyword: Healthy Dinner Recipes, Seafood Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 11 minutes
    Servings: 3 Cups
    Calories: 61.8kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces large raw shrimp
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
    • 1 mango diced
    • ½ cup diced jicama
    • 1 avocado diced
    • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • juice of ½ lime
    • ½ teaspoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
    • Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook until just cooked through, 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water. Chop the shrimp and place in a bowl.
    • Add the green onions, mango, jicama and avocado to the bowl. Mix with the shrimp.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin and salt. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
    • Serve with tortilla chips.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoint), 1 (SmartPoints), 2 (Points+), 1 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25Cup | Calories: 61.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 35.9mg | Sodium: 84.8mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2.7g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Princess Cruises. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Krista

        January 22, 2017 at 8:36 am

        Wow! This is a pretty bowl of salsa! I want a bowl of it right now!

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      2. Maryanne | the little epicurean

        January 22, 2017 at 8:26 am

        Wow, this salsa is so vibrant and beautiful! Looks like you had a great trip!

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      3. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

        January 20, 2017 at 9:22 pm

        This is a gorgeous bowl of salsa and it sounds like your trip was wonderful! Beautiful pics by the way!

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      4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

        January 20, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        Great pictures! Looks like an amazing trip! Can't wait to try this recipe.

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      5. Laura| Petite Allergy Treats

        January 20, 2017 at 8:18 am

        Wow Dara! Your trip looks so relaxing and fun! A cruise is the best way to travel!

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