Mango Grilled Shrimp

Looking for a great shrimp dish that requires minimal effort and packs a whole lot of flavor? This Mango Grilled Shrimp is your answer.

I love serving shrimp to a crowd. Once you get them on the skewer, they cook up in no time. We paired this shrimp appetizer with a homemade Pineapple Soda for a little extra tropical punch.

grilled mango shrimp cooking information

• Yield: Appetizers for 12
• Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 4 Minutes

grilled mango shrimp ingredients

• 2 Pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 Cups Mango Juice
• 2 Tb Sriracha
• 1/2 Bunch fresh cilantro

grilled mango shrimp instruction

1. Prepare your ingredients. Make sure your shrimp are clean. Roughly chop the cilantro.
2. In a mixing bowl whisk together the mango juice, sriracha and cilantro. Add the shrimp the bowl and let marinate for at least 2 hours.
3. Once the shrimp are ready, skewer the shrimp and fire up the grill to medium-high heat.
4. When the grill is ready, place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
5. After they are finished cooking, remove from the grill, remove from skewers and serve while they are still hot.

grilled mango shrimp tips and tricks

• When you buy shrimp, they are usually labeled “15-16″ or “25-30″. These numbers correspond with the number of shrimp per pound. The smaller the number the bigger the shrimp.
• By skewering the shrimp you make it easier for yourself when flipping the shrimp. Because they are so tiny, you don’t need a lot of cooking time and the skewer helps make sure you flip quickly. Make sure you soak your skewers in water first — you don’t want them to catch on fire!
• We served this shrimp as a garnish to our homemade pineapple spritzer, but the shrimp would also be delicious in a cold orzo salad, a fresh fruit salad, or simply by themselves.