Tequila Grilled Shrimp and Mango Skewers
Recipe from
The Food Channel
The tropical flavors of mango and ginger paired with the Latin heat of jalapenos and tequila turn shrimp into a sweet and glossy appetizer or main dish.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients
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36jumbo shrimpsee savings
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2ripe mangoes, each sliced into 12 piecessee savings
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1/2of a jalapeno, mincedsee savings
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1/2 cuptequilasee savings
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1/2 cupfresh lime juicesee savings
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1/2 cupdark brown sugarsee savings
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2 tablespoonsfresh ginger, finely gratedsee savings
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1 1/2 teaspoonsteaspoons cornstarchsee savings
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oil for grillingsee savings
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to high heat.
2.
To make the glaze, combine minced jalapeno, tequila, lime juice, brown sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Set over heat and cook until boiling and slightly thickened.
3.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Pour mixture into glaze while stirring. Bring back up to a boil and take off heat. Divide into two bowls then set aside.
4.
On each skewer, put three shrimp and two mango slices, alternating.
5.
Brush hot grill with oil so prevent shrimp from sticking.
6.
Season shrimp and mango with salt and brush with glaze. Grill on both sides until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Brush again with remaining glaze and serve.
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