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.


Tequila Grilled Shrimp and Mango Skewers

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Appetizers, Grilling Shrimp, Mangos
 
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Ingredients
  • 36 
    jumbo shrimp
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  • 2 
    ripe mangoes, each sliced into 12 pieces
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  • 1/2 
    of a jalapeno, minced
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  • 1/2  cup
    tequila
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  • 1/2  cup
    fresh lime juice
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  • 1/2  cup
    dark brown sugar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    fresh ginger, finely grated
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    teaspoons cornstarch
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    oil for grilling
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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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