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Mango Habanero Popcorn Shrimp

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Mango Habanero Popcorn Shrimp | lecremedelacrumb.com
Sweet and spicy mango habanero popcorn shrimp ready for a main dish or appetizer in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pack frozen Popcorn Shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 5 habanero peppers, (seeds and stems discarded), finely chopped
  • 6 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced, (1 ½-2 cups diced mango)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • optional: additional mangoes, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • First prepare the sauce (can be made ahead of time). Add oil, habanero peppers, mangoes, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and onions to a large sauce pan and stir over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until very smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking sheet. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until hot throughout and crisp on the outside.
  • Toss shrimp in the mango habanero sauce. If desired, serve with additional diced mango, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for drizzling on top.

Notes

Serves 3 for a main dish, or 6 for an appetizer.
Pro tip: make your own popcorn shrimp by tossing some small shrimp in a bowl of egg wash (2 eggs whisked with 1-2 tablespoons milk), then in a bowl of panko breadcrumbs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 486 kcal, Carbohydrates: 92 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 318 mg, Potassium: 759 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 84 g, Vitamin A: 3360 IU, Vitamin C: 116 mg, Calcium: 92 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany