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Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce Recipe

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Instead of serving cold shrimp with cocktail sauce, prepare this simple basil sauce and top it with tender cooked shrimp. It's a fun and fancy appetizer. —Ken Hulme, Prescott, Arizona

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Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1 medium ripe mango or 2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
Basil sprigs, optional

Directions

In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, basil and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. Pour onto two serving plates; set aside.
Skewer two shrimp each onto six 4- to 6-in. metal or soaked wooden skewers, forming a heart shape. Cook in a large skillet in butter over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Place over mango sauce. Garnish with basil springs if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 186 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p186

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by instcollector

I served this at my Valentine dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It is not only beautiful on the plate for presentation, but amazingly delicious!! HIGHLY recommend!

Reviewed on May. 05, 2009 by kfredericksen

This sauce sounds like it would make a great marinade prior to grilling the shrimp. Has anyone tried it that way?