Caffeine Free Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of thing that makes a backyard cookout feel like a tropical escape. The marinade is built around fresh mango blended with lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic ā it's bright, a little tangy, and deeply savory all at once. Shrimp soak it up beautifully in just 30 minutes, and then they hit the grill alongside juicy mango cubes and tender zucchini rounds for a combination that's genuinely hard to stop eating. A reserved portion of that same marinade gets brushed on as a finishing glaze, so every bite has that caramelized, sticky-sweet edge. The whole thing is naturally free of coffee, tea, and any other stimulants ā every ingredient is clean and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime and a scatter of cilantro, and you've got a showstopper that looks far more complicated than it actually is.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more āIngredients
4 servings
For the marinade and shrimp
- 1 Ā½ lb large shrimp (21ā25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 cup fresh mango, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For the skewers
- Ā½ cup fresh mango, cut into Ā¾-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into Ā¾-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (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
Combine the 1 cup chopped mango, lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and sea salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!