Whether it’s diced and mixed into salsas or tossed into a blender for smoothies, the mango is one of our favorite summertime fruits. Its sweet flavor and versatility make it easy for both kids and adults to love.
Choose mangoes that are slightly soft to the touch—the skin will give a little when gently pressed. If your mangoes aren’t ripe enough, place them in a paper bag overnight. Once your mangoes are ready, prepare to be wowed.
Here’s one of our favorite recipes! Be sure to try and get back to us.
Shrimp-Mango Stir-Fry and Rice Noodles
In just 30 minutes you can have Shrimp-Mango Stir-Fry and Rice Noodles ready for dinner. Fresh, ripe mango adds a refreshing, slightly sweet contract to this spicy Shrimp-Mango Stir-Fry.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 2/3 cup noodles/rice and 1 cup shrimp mixture)
Ingredients
5 ounces uncooked rice /noodles
3 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced yellow onion
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 cup cubed peeled ripe mango
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Salt / Seasoning (to taste)
Preparation
1. Prepare noodles(rice) according to package directions. Drain.
2. Combine 3 tablespoons water and next 4 ingredients (through cornstarch) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
3. Combine red pepper, black pepper, and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat.
4. Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are almost done, turning once. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, bell pepper, salt/seasoning, and ginger; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return shrimp mixture and juice mixture to pan. Add mango; cook 1 minute or until liquid thickens slightly and shrimp are done. Sprinkle with basil. Serve over noodles/rice.
