Spicy Shrimp with Peach Salad Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Shrimp with Peach Salad recipe that combines succulent, paprika and curry-spiced shrimp with a fresh, tangy salad of ripe peaches, cucumber, shallots, and mint. Finished with a honey-lime dressing and served over rice, this dish balances heat, sweetness, and zest for a deliciously bright and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (start here, add more as needed)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- a drizzle of honey (1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, to taste)
- a drizzle of avocado oil (for cooking)
Peach Salad
- 2 peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 an English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 a shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2–3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced and zested (about 1 tablespoon juice, 1 teaspoon zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mint leaves (about 2 packed tablespoons)
- 2–3 teaspoons honey (for finishing, preferrably hot honey)
- 1 avocado, cubed (optional)
- Cooked rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, thinly sliced English cucumber, thinly sliced shallot, chopped mint leaves, olive oil, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper, and 2–3 teaspoons of honey. Toss everything together gently until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
- Season the Shrimp: In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with smoked paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated with the spices.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a drizzle of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook until they turn opaque and are no longer translucent, about 2 minutes per side. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
- Finish the Shrimp: Once the shrimp are cooked through, add a knob of butter and a drizzle of honey to the skillet. Stir and toss the shrimp to coat them with the melted butter and honey, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to create a delicious glaze.
- Serve: Plate the cooked shrimp over a bed of freshly cooked rice. Top with a generous scoop of the peach salad. Optionally, add cubed avocado on top or on the side for additional creaminess and flavor. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to your preferred spice level.
- Use hot honey if you like a sweet heat finish on the shrimp.
- Cooking shrimp quickly over medium heat preserves their tenderness and juiciness.
- Peach salad can be made in advance but add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Serve with warm rice or your favorite grain as a base for a complete meal.
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