By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
90 cal · 15 min
Mango with Fried Shallots
Recipe GLPRe1bde066a60e8d
A refreshing Southeast Asian–inspired dessert featuring sweet, juicy mango pieces tossed with a bright lime and fish sauce dressing, then crowned with crispy fried shallots, fresh red chiles, and aromatic basil. Simple, elegant, and bursting with contrasting flavors and textures.
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Ingredients
2 ripe Champagne mangoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch irregular pieces
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Fried shallots, thinly sliced for serving
Fresh red chile (such as Fresno), thinly sliced, for serving
Fresh basil leaves for serving
Directions
Distribute the mango pieces evenly across a large serving plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fish sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the mango pieces, making sure they are lightly and evenly coated.
Top the mangoes with the fried shallots, sliced red chile, and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is a bright, simple side that hits in minutes and costs under $2 per serving—mango, lime, and olive oil anchor the budget, while fish sauce and red chile are staples at any Charlotte grocer. The stated 15 minutes is honest if you buy pre-fried shallots from Harris Teeter or Walmart's Asian aisle; make them fresh and add ten minutes. The caveat is basil: Thai basil won't be at Food Lion or ALDI on a random Tuesday, so standard grocery basil works here, though it shifts the flavor slightly toward Italian. This suits a weeknight side to grilled fish or chicken, though it's best served immediately—the shallots soften and the mango oxidizes if you hold it.
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