Mango & Shrimp Kebab Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Jul 10, 2021

A perfect summer barbecue meal!   The mango and red pepper bring out the natural sweet flavor of fresh shrimp. This is delicious on a bed of brown or jasmine rice with a tossed side salad.

Makes 8 servings

 

What you need:

 

8 bamboo skewers
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp fresh minced cilantro
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 fresh mangos (firm but ripe), cut into 1 inch pieces (or thawed frozen mango cubes)
1 onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 red peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces

 

How you prepare mango & shrimp kebab recipe:

 

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes. In the meantime, combine olive oil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, cilantro, pepper flakes, salt & pepper in a bowl. Skewer alternating pieces of mango, onion, red peppers with shrimp to make 8 skewers. Place in a flat dish large enough to lay skewers in one layer. Pour marinade over skewers, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning half way through. Start your BBQ or grill. Grill skewers for about 4 minutes per side until shrimp is pink/opaque.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 178
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 5g
Fibre: 2g

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Try these other great mango recipes:

• Mango Kale Smoothie with Mint 
• Grilled Cilantro Lime Fish with Mango
• Tropical Breakfast Couscous

 

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