Tropical Island Shrimp Kabobs

Name: Tropical Island Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 30 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound size), peeled and deveined; 30 mango cubes (about 1 large mango); 30 fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + marinating Cook: 5 min./batch YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro marinade. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
30 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound size), peeled and deveined
30 mango cubes (about 1 large mango)
30 fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts

1 kabob: 24 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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