Mango Shrimp Salad is the perfect way to use up cooked leftover shrimp. Juicy shrimp mixed with diced fresh mango in a sweet sour cream sauce mixed with herbs makes for the most amazing shrimp and mango salad.
Place shredded coconut in a small frying pan on high heat. Stir continuously until browned. Remove from heat and set to the side.
In a large bowl combine sour cream, brown sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Mix well and set to the side.
Next, dice the shrimp and mango.
Add the shrimp and mango to the sauce bowl, Then sprinkle in the the fresh parsley and chives. Mix well.
Lastly, add in the toasted coconut flakes. Mix well again. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and let chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storage - I like to use a glass container to store the mango shrimp salad. This salad is good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Mango - You can use fresh mango or thawed (previously frozen) mango. The flavors will yield the same results.
Coconut Flakes - You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes for this recipe. Just make sure you take the time to toast the coconut before you mix it in the salad. You can even toast a little extra to top the salad before you eat it.
Ways to Enjoy Mango Shrimp Salad - I love to enjoy this shrimp salad on a bed of lettuce; however, you can also eat it on a croissant, sandwich bread, a King's Hawaiian Roll, or even on crackers. That options are unlimited.
Watery - It is normal for your shrimp salad to become watery as time passes. The shrimp and mango will let out additional liquid as it sits in the sauce.