We are calling this Island Shrimp because of the sauce we are making
The combination of mangos, jalapenos, cilantro and lime just makes me think of a turquoise ocean, a drink with an umbrella and some relaxation
So let’s get started
You will need 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp
You will also need to soak some wood skewers in water prior to grilling (this keeps them from burning up)
Next up are a few simple seasonings
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 tablespoon of paprika
Add all this into the shrimp and stir to combine
Now lets work on that Island flavor we have been talking about
We will need 2 ripe mangos, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 garlic clove, the juice and zest of 1 lime, 2 tables spoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro
Lets peel and chop the mango, zest and juice the lime and remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno
We are then going to place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend to incorporate
Little bits of chunks are perfectly fine, we want flavor and texture
Let’s add about 3-4 tablespoons of this sauce to the raw shrimp and stir to combine
We will reserve the rest for when the shrimp are cooked as a glaze or dipping sauce
Preheat your grill to around 400 F
We are going to cook these quickly over direct heat
Place your shrimp on the skewers (about 6 per skewer, with a couple extra here and there)
Place on your grill, but don’t walk away
These only need about 2 1/2 minutes on the first side
Flip and cook about 2 minutes more, or until firm and opaque in color
Remove and brush with the leftover sauce
This makes me want to relax on an Island somewhere and enjoy life
How about you?
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Island Shrimp
Ingredients
2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder
For the Sauce
2 mangos
1 jalapeno
1 garlic clove
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro
Directions
Soak some wood skewers in water prior to grilling (this keeps them from burning up)
Add 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 tablespoon of paprika to 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp. Stir to combine
Peel and chop 2 mangos, zest and juice 1 lime and remove the seeds and ribs from 1 jalapeno. Add these to a food processor along with 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 garlic clove and 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro. Blend to incorporate. Little bits of chunks are perfectly fine, we want flavor and texture
Add about 3-4 tablespoons of this sauce to the raw shrimp and stir to combine. Reserve the rest for when the shrimp are cooked as a glaze
Preheat your grill to around 400 F. Place the shrimp on the skewers (about 6 per skewer, with a couple extra here and there). Place on your grill, but don’t walk away. These only need about 2 1/2 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook about 2 minutes more, or until firm and opaque in color. Remove and brush with the leftover sauce
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that looks and sounds amazing! I love mangos and spice together!
Thanks Kat! It really is good… we just made it for dinner last night!