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Quick 15-Minute Summer Date Night Shrimp Recipe with Mango Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy shrimp recipe featuring a buttery, sweet, and tangy mango butter sauce, perfect for a summer date night or spontaneous dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and finely diced or pureed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (optional garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, diced or pureed mango, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes if using. Mix until smooth and keep at room temperature. (5 minutes)
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side without moving them to get a nice sear. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking. (4-5 minutes)
  4. Reduce heat to low, spoon the mango butter sauce over the shrimp, and gently toss or spoon the sauce around to coat every piece. Let it warm through for about 1 minute without burning the butter. (1 minute)
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. (1 minute)

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure a good sear. Pat shrimp dry before cooking. Use medium-high heat for searing. Add mango butter sauce at low heat to avoid breaking the butter. If sauce is too thick, loosen with a splash of water or white wine. Frozen shrimp and mango can be used after thawing and draining excess liquid. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: shrimp recipe, mango butter sauce, quick dinner, summer recipe, date night meal, easy shrimp, tropical flavors

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