The orange mango puree in this recipe is very versatile. It can be used as a marinade, a dip, and even a fat free salad dressing when adding these delicious shrimp to a healthy salad
Course
Seafood
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time4minutes
Total Time14minutes
Servings2dozen shrimp
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
2dozen large shrimp
For the marinade/dip
1cupdiced ripe mango
pinchsalt
pinchwhite pepper
pinchChinese five spice powder
1tspground chili pasteoptional for those not fond of heat
1/2tspfinely minced garlic
orange juice
Instructions
Peel, de-vein and wash the shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels.
To prepare the marinade/dip
Puree all ingredients except orange juice in a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth.
Slowly add enough orange juice until the puree reaches the consistency of salad dressing.Set about half aside as a dipping sauce if you prefer.
Marinate uncooked shelled shrimp in the mango orange mixture for only about 20 minutes before grilling them over medium heat for only a minute or two per side, depending on the size of your shrimp.
Season them lightly with slat while they are on the grill as well.