Simple Mango Shrimp Skewers Recipe
Dietitian Recommended!
This simple mango shrimp skewers recipe by my friend Colleen Cannon can be made ANY time of the year since you can take advantage of frozen mango and shrimp. Serve this as an appetizer or alternatively for supper with a tossed salad and whole grain garlic toast (or grilled veggies and rice).
Makes 6 servings
What You Need:
About 1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled
About 3 cups of frozen mango cubes, slightly thawed
Marinade:
6 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
4 cloves crushed garlic
4 tsp minced fresh ginger
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp honey
How You Prepare:
Combine the marinade ingredients with the shrimp and marinade for 45 minutes. Skewer shrimp on soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers interspaced with mango chunks and grill until done. Serve immediately.
Per serving:
Calories 216
Carbohydrates 23 g
Protein 11 g
Fat 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
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