Mighty Mango Shrimp

Name: Mighty Mango Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups mango nectar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 4 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Served hot or cold, this shrimp has a nice kick of spice, balanced by the sweetness of mango. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups mango nectar
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; gently toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Lightly oil the grill rack.
Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer: 112 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as mighty mango shrimp in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2015