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Tangy Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Name: Tangy Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Fish Sauce, 1 tbsp; Lime Juice, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Freshly Grated Ginger, 1 tsp; Garlic, Minced, 1 clove; Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, 12 pieces; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Green Mangoes, peeled and julienned, 2; Red Bell Pepper, julienned, 1 small; Carrot, julienned, 1 small; Fresh Cilantro, chopped, 2 tbsp; Fresh Mint, chopped, 2 tbsp; Roasted Peanuts, crushed, 1/4 cup; Fish Sauce, 2 tbsp; Lime Juice, 3 tbsp; Palm Sugar or Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp; Red Chili, finely sliced, 1 small

This vibrant Vietnamese salad combines the tartness of green mango with perfectly grilled shrimp for a refreshing dish bursting with flavor.

4.2(678 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 29, 2025

Tangy Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Grilled Shrimp

For the Salad

For the Dressing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 221 kcal
Protein: 16.5 g
Carbs: 19 g
Fat: 12.8 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 882 kcal
Protein: 66 g
Carbs: 76 g
Fat: 51 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fish Sauce 1 tbsp	14	2	1	0	0
Lime Juice 1 tbsp	4	0	1	0	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12.6	0	0
Freshly Grated Ginger 1 tsp	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
Garlic, Minced 1 clove	4	0.2	1	0	0
Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 pieces	144	28.8	0	2.4	0
Olive Oil 2 tbsp	238	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black Pepper to taste	1	0	0.3	0	0.1
Green Mangoes, peeled and julienned 2	140	2	36	0.6	4
Red Bell Pepper, julienned 1 small	19	0.6	4.6	0.2	1.5
Carrot, julienned 1 small	25	0.5	6	0.1	1.7
Fresh Cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Fresh Mint, chopped 2 tbsp	4	0.2	0.8	0.1	0.4
Roasted Peanuts, crushed 1/4 cup	207	9	6	17.6	2.5
Fish Sauce 2 tbsp	28	4	2	0	0
Lime Juice 3 tbsp	11	0.2	3.2	0	0.1
Palm Sugar or Brown Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12.6	0	0
Red Chili, finely sliced 1 small	8	0.3	1.8	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine the Marinade
Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Coat the Shrimp
Add shrimp, ensuring they're evenly coated.
3
Refrigerate
Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Salad

1
Mix Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine green mango, bell pepper, and carrot.
Tip: Ensure all knife cuts are consistent for even flavor distribution.
2
Add Herbs
Add cilantro and mint, tossing gently to mix.
Tip: Chill your serving plates for a crisp, refreshing salad presentation.
3
Chill Salad
Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How to Make Tangy Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Shrimp
Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque.
2
Making the Dressing
Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chili in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
3
Assembling the Salad
Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss well.