Shrimp and Mango Skewers

Name: Shrimp and Mango Skewers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Marinade:; 1 cup tequila; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 ounce freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; For the Skewers; 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and cut into 1" cubes; Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt and Pepper; For the Garnish; 2 tbsp fresh lime zest; 1 tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro; Equipment; Metal or wood skewers (if using wood, soak in water for 20 minutes beforehand)

Plain old shrimp skewers can get boring, so add some tropical fruit to the mix! Mango adds some sweetness, and caramelizes on the grill for even more flavor.

CategoryAppetizers, Fruit, Gluten Free, Marinades, Seafood, Skewers, SummerTags#garlic, #limejuice, #mango, #oliveoil, #shrimp, #tequila

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time45 mins

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 cup tequila

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 ounce freshly chopped cilantro leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Skewers

1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and cut into 1" cubes

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

For the Garnish

2 tbsp fresh lime zest

1 tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro

Equipment

Metal or wood skewers (if using wood, soak in water for 20 minutes beforehand)

Directions

1

Place the shrimp in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over the shrimp. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes and the refrigerator.

2

Heat your grill to medium-high heat.

3

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving about ¼ cup marinade in a bowl. Place the shrimp on the skewers, alternating with mango cubes, and brush with the extra marinade. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Grill for 3 minutes on each side.

5

Remove from heat to a platter. Garnish with the lime zest and cilantro and serve immediately

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Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 cup tequila

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 ounce freshly chopped cilantro leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Skewers

1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and cut into 1" cubes

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

For the Garnish

2 tbsp fresh lime zest

1 tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro

Equipment

Metal or wood skewers (if using wood, soak in water for 20 minutes beforehand)

Directions

1

Place the shrimp in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over the shrimp. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes and the refrigerator.

2

Heat your grill to medium-high heat.

3

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving about ¼ cup marinade in a bowl. Place the shrimp on the skewers, alternating with mango cubes, and brush with the extra marinade. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Grill for 3 minutes on each side.

5

Remove from heat to a platter. Garnish with the lime zest and cilantro and serve immediately

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