Pregnancy Friendly Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers
Bright, tropical, and genuinely craveable, these skewers bring together juicy grilled shrimp and sweet mango chunks in a way that feels like a restaurant dish you can pull off at home. The marinade leans on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, and a touch of turmeric — real, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives to second-guess. Shrimp is a smart protein choice during pregnancy because it's lower in mercury than many other seafood options, and grilling them to a verified internal temperature of 145°F means every bite is thoroughly cooked and safe. The 30-minute marinade window is intentional — the recipe specifically flags that the lime juice will begin to firm the shrimp if left longer, so the timing keeps the texture perfect. A fresh mango-lime dipping sauce made with honey, cilantro, and ginger comes together on the side while the shrimp marinates, so nothing feels rushed or complicated. The whole thing is built around whole-food ingredients, which makes it easy to feel confident about what you're putting on the plate. Serve with extra lime wedges and cilantro sprigs for a colorful, vibrant spread that's as satisfying to look at as it is to eat.
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6 servings
For the marinade and skewers
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 ½ cups), divided
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the dipping sauce
- ½ cup fresh mango, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
- 2
Place half of the mango cubes (about 3/4 cup) in a blender or use a fork to mash them to a smooth purée. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in the lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and sea salt until combined. Reserve the remaining mango cubes for threading the skewers.
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