Shrimp And Mango Skewers Recipes

SHRIMP AND MANGO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes before using.
• Alternately, skewer shrimp, mango and onion pieces.
• Place in a dish large enough for skewers in one layer.
• Sprinkle garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes and lime juice over all.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning after 7 or 8 minutes.
• Prepare grill.
• Spray or lightly brush olive oil onto kebabs.
• Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
• Enjoy!

SKEWERED SHRIMPS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over low heat, cook the sliced garlic in the olive oil till soft. Let cool, then mix in the other ingredients. On a wooden skewer place 4 or 5 shrimp, depending on size. Place in a long casserole and pour the marinade over. Marinate for at least two hours or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
• Mix all the ingredients for the Mango Salsa together in a glass bowl. Let sit about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat a broiler or grill to high heat. Grill the skewers about 3 minutes per side. Serve on a bed of the Mango Salsa.

SHRIMP AND PLANTAINS ON SKEWERS WITH MANGO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a shallow dish or plastic container and pour the marinade over them. Cover and marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat the broiler.
• Transfer the shrimp to a broiling pan and broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Set aside to cool.
• Heat just enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet and cook the plantain slices for 1 minute on each side or until golden and tender. Set aside to cool.
• Thread 2 shrimp and 2 plantain slices onto each small skewer and serve with Mango Mayonnaise as a dipping sauce.
• Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Stir together all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Cover and chill until needed.

SHRIMP, MANGOS, AND PAPAYAS ON SKEWERS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix together the marinade ingredients. Place the shrimp in a shallow dish or plastic container, and pour the marinade over them. Cover and marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat the broiler. Transfer the shrimp to a broiling pan and broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Set aside to cool. Thread 1 shrimp, 1 papaya slice and 1 mango slice onto each skewer, and continue threading, using 3 to 4 shrimp per skewer. Serve with Mango Salsa as a dipping sauce.;

RUM-GLAZED SHRIMP AND MANGO

Steps:

• Make glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, rum, sugar, and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into lime-juice mixture. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; let cool.
• Thread shrimp onto 8 skewers, using 4 shrimp per skewer. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Thread mango slivers onto 4 skewers, using 2 pieces per skewer. Brush shrimp and mango all over with glaze.
• Heat grill to medium-high; oil grates. Place shrimp and mango skewers on grill; cook, turning once, until blackened in spots and shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon lime juice with the oil; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress; toss to coat.
• To serve, divide watercress among four plates; top each with 2 shrimp skewers and 1 mango skewer.