Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce

Name: Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

6 each: 186 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002

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sugarcrystal

Feb 4, 2015

Great recipe! So cute too!
instcollector

Feb 15, 2011

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!
kfredericksen

May 5, 2009

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