Our Best Mango Recipes

1508 Sweet and Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Mango Vinaigrette

Photo: Oxmoor House

Here’s how to make the most of juicy, sweet summer time mango. Whether it’s diced and mixed into salsas or tossed into a blender for smoothies, the mango is one of our favorite fruits. Its sweet flavor and versatility make it easy for both kids and adults to love. Mangos can easily be transformed into wow-worthy dishes when grilled, puréed, or frozen. We’ve rounded up our top mango recipes, from spicy stir-fries to crisp salads.

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Cooking With Mangoes

Photo: Jason Wallis

View Recipe: Shrimp-Mango Stir-Fry and Rice Noodles

Choose mangoes that are slightly soft to the touch—the skin will give a little when gently pressed. If your mangos aren’t ripe enough, place them in a paper bag overnight. Once your mangoes are ready, prepare to be wowed.

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 contrast to this spicy Shrimp-Mango Stir-Fry.

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Grilled Mango-Habanero Jerk Chicken

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Grilled Mango-Habanero Jerk Chicken

You probably have all the ingredients on hand to make this quick spice rub. Water or chicken stock can be substituted for rum in the mango sauce.

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Griddled Banana, Mango, and Jalapeño Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Griddled Banana, Mango, and Jalapeño Sandwiches

Be sure to coarsely mash the banana; you want to keep some texture there. Serving to kids with sensitive palates? Leave off the jalapeño; the sandwiches will still be great. For a killer brunch, serve with an over-easy egg.

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Spicy Grilled Mango with Chiles and Crema

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

View Recipe: Spicy Grilled Mango with Chiles and Crema

Grilled mango is a charred sweet treat, and here we top the gently charred slices with chiles, cilantro, and tangy Mexican crema. This quick dish is a study in balance: Sweet, spicy, sour, and salty flavors come together harmoniously and for maximum effect. Look for Mexican crema in the supermarket dairy section or in ethnic markets, or substitute crème fraîche.

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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Photo: Justin Walker

View Recipe: Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Mexican crema is similar to sour cream in appearance, but it’s sweeter, tangier, and has a thinner consistency. When combined with mango, you get a burst of sweet and sour that makes this taco dish shine. If you can't find crema at the grocery store, thin sour cream with ½ teaspoon lime juice.

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Griddled Chicken and Mango Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

View Recipe: Griddled Chicken and Mango Sandwiches

This flavorful griddled sandwich is filled with chicken, arugula, mango, jalapeno, and feta cheese.

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Pork Chops with Caribbean Rub and Mango Salsa

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Pork Chops with Caribbean Rub and Mango Salsa

The spicy-sweet rub of coriander, cumin, ginger, and ground red pepper breathes life into pork chops, while the accompanying mango salsa lends a tangy, refreshing burst of flavor. Plus, it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

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Spiced Cranberry-Mango Chutney

Photo: Chris Court

View Recipe: Spiced Cranberry-Mango Chutney

This bold, spiced chutney is flavored with ginger, garlic, and chiles, making for a unique spin on the traditional holiday turkey topper.

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Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Mango, jalapeno, red onion, and lime combine for a simple salsa that tops lightly battered fried halibut fillets. Serve with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, or black beans.

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Mango Guacamole

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View Recipe: Mango Guacamole

Make this festive guacamole in advance for a summer party or Mexican-themed fiesta. Prevent the avocado from browning by placing it in an airtight container and pressing plastic wrap directly over the top.

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Mango Lassi Smoothie

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Mango Lassi Smoothie

Spicy with a hint of citrus, ground cardamom adds complexity to frozen mango in this traditional Indian yogurt-based drink. If you prefer a less sweet drink, leave out the honey.

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Grilled Mahimahi with Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Grilled Mahimahi with Mango Salsa

A flavorful salsa is a quick, effective, and tasty way to dress up simple grilled fish. Here, a color-studded salsa made with fresh ginger, crunchy cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and lime tops mahimahi.

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Mango-Ginger Parfaits

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Mango-Ginger Parfaits

Layers of mascarpone-swirled Greek yogurt, mango slices, and a spiced gingersnap cookie crunch make this an easy snack or light dessert.

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Smoky Black Bean and Mango Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Smoky Black Bean and Mango Salsa

Minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce gives this salsa the right amount of heat. If you make it in advance, add the chopped tomatoes at the last minute to keep them crisp. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container, making sure to drain off any excess liquid periodically.

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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

Stir lime juice into creamy peanut butter and crushed red pepper to make the spicy-nutty vinaigrette that accompanies this soy- and ginger-marinated flank steak. Serve with oven-crisped sesame wontons on the side.

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Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce

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View Recipe: Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce

Using ripe mango is key for this recipe, as it’s tougher to get the perfect char when it’s too ripe. Don’t forget to score the mango so that it will grill evenly.

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Spicy Mango Granita

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Spicy Mango Granita

Granita, a frozen treat similar to sorbet, is a perfect light snack or palate cleanser in between courses. Here, ground red pepper kicks sweet mango up a notch, while lime juice balances the flavors.

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Tangy Pork and Mango Tostada

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Tangy Pork and Mango Tostada

This recipe is the perfect solution for leftover pork tenderloin. To save precious time in the kitchen, use pre-sliced or cubed mango from the grocery store, prepared salsa verde, and enjoy it all over an oven-crisped corn tortilla.

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Honey-Lime Chicken Kebabs with Mango Slices

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View Recipe: Honey-Lime Chicken Kebabs with Mango Slices

Quick-broiled chicken kebabs with mango, honey, lime, and a pinch of chili powder makes an ideal tropical-inspired meal when you aren’t up for outdoor grilling. Pair with your favorite whole grain or a simple green salad to complete the meal.

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Peach-Mango Smoothie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Peach-Mango Smoothie

This recipe calls for frozen mango and peaches, but you can easily substitute fresh. Just make sure to add enough ice to give the smoothie the proper consistency.

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Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango and Chile Salad

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View Recipe: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango and Chile Salad

Sweet-heat jalapeno and mango, earthy cilantro, and tangy lime juice make for a crisp summer salad that’s a perfect counterbalance to lean sirloin steak. Fragrant coconut-ginger rice on the side completes the meal.

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Cabbage With Mango Slaw Vinaigrette

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View Recipe: Cabbage With Mango Slaw Vinaigrette

We love this crunchy cabbage slaw, but the vinaigrette—made from puréed mangoes—is a winning recipe. Make a double recipe of the vinaigrette and enjoy it later tossed with spinach leaves or spooned over fish or chicken.

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Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Papaya-Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Papaya-Mango Salsa

Sweet-and-sour sauce and spicy jerk seasoning pump flavor into turkey burgers. Papaya, with an impressive set of health benefits, is a welcome addition to mango in the salsa.

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Kale Salad with Mango and Coconut

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

View Recipe: Kale Salad with Mango and Coconut

Kale salad goes tropical with creamy avocado, ripe mango, toasted coconut, and a tangy lime-honey vinaigrette. To tenderize the kale, let it sit in the vinaigrette for 15 to 20 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.

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Pork and Mango Stir-Fry

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View Recipe: Pork and Mango Stir-Fry

Mango and mint is an unexpected combination in this speedy weeknight stir-fry, but they compliment each other well. Slice your mango the same thickness as the pork—it’s easier to eat this way, and it looks nice too!

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Pork Tacos with Mango Slaw

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Pork Tacos with Mango Slaw

Lean, thinly sliced pork tenderloin benefits from the richness of the creamy avocado-mango salsa in these tacos. Crunchy sliced cabbage and radish are a nice touch as well.

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Mango-Agave Sorbet

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Mango-Agave Sorbet

Agave nectar and tequila both come from the agave plant, so they are a natural pair in this refreshing sweet treat. Fresh lime juice and orange juice lend acidity that keep the sweetness in check.

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Mango Shrimp Kebabs

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Mango Shrimp Kebabs

Grilled pineapple fans: meet grilled mango. The fruit takes on a smoky char that mellows the sweetness, and it’s absolutely divine. Make sure to slice them thick enough to prevent burning.

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Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad

Jicama, also called “Mexican yam,” is a sweet root vegetable that’s similar in appearance to a turnip. In these tasty tacos, its crunchy texture contrasts the sliced mango.

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Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa

A vibrant salsa of mango, tomato, onion, and fresh cilantro is the perfect topper for grilled halibut. For an extra splash of color, swap the white onions for red.

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Champagne Mango Margaritas

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Champagne Mango Margaritas

Champagne mangoes have a deep golden color and are sweeter and tangier than their larger cousins. Here they make for a boozy, summer treat with triple sec and tequila.

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Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigat-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

View Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa

Black beans, cilantro, and spices enhance the flavors in these veggie burgers, but it’s the avocado-mango salsa that makes this recipe shine.

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Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

View Recipe: Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

This tropical, kid-friendly gelato beats the summer heat. Look for passion fruit nectar in the international aisle of the grocery store, and substitute a different variety of fruit if you aren’t able to find it.

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Marinated Salmon with Mango-Kiwi Relish

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Marinated Salmon with Mango-Kiwi Relish

Salmon filets are marinated in a tangy-sweet honey and soy mixture that caramelizes as it cooks. With four ingredients—mango, kiwi, cilantro, and orange juice—the fruit relish topping couldn’t be easier.

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Mango Macadamia Crisp

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Mango Macadamia Crisp

The classic fruit crisp dessert goes tropical with fresh mangos and a gingery, crushed macadamia nut topping. A scoop of frozen yogurt takes the flavors over the top.

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Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Creamy coconut milk-infused rice mixes with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and diced mango for a satisfying side to curry-marinated shrimp. The rice can be prepared in advance, but wait until the last minute to add the chopped herbs.

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Poblano, Mango, and Black Bean Quesadillas

View Recipe: Poblano, Mango, and Black Bean Quesadillas

You won’t miss the meat in these tasty quesadillas—black beans, mango, poblano chiles, and avocado make a flavorful filling. Substitute red bell peppers for the poblanos if you fear the spice.

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Coconut Shrimp with Fiery Mango Sauce

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Coconut Shrimp with Fiery Mango Sauce

This lightened take on traditional coconut shrimp is a huge hit with our readers. A simple swap of egg yolks for protein-rich egg whites in the coconut-panko breading saves big on saturated fats.

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Mango and Black Bean Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Mango and Black Bean Salad

Black beans, mango, and rice make for a satisfying side to grilled chicken, fish, or steak. While the recipe calls for brown or wild rice, just about any whole grain, such as quinoa or farro, will work.

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Cooking With Mangoes

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Grilled Mango-Habanero Jerk Chicken

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Griddled Banana, Mango, and Jalapeño Sandwiches

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Spicy Grilled Mango with Chiles and Crema

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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Griddled Chicken and Mango Sandwiches

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Pork Chops with Caribbean Rub and Mango Salsa

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Spiced Cranberry-Mango Chutney

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Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Mango Guacamole

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Mango Lassi Smoothie

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Grilled Mahimahi with Mango Salsa

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Mango-Ginger Parfaits

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Smoky Black Bean and Mango Salsa

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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

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Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce

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Spicy Mango Granita

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Tangy Pork and Mango Tostada

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Honey-Lime Chicken Kebabs with Mango Slices

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Peach-Mango Smoothie

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Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango and Chile Salad

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Cabbage With Mango Slaw Vinaigrette

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Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Papaya-Mango Salsa

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Kale Salad with Mango and Coconut

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Pork and Mango Stir-Fry

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Pork Tacos with Mango Slaw

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