Citric Acid Free Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are the kind of thing that makes a backyard grill night feel genuinely special ā juicy shrimp, sweet mango, and tender zucchini all threaded together and kissed with smoky char. The marinade is blended from fresh mango, lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic, so every bite carries this bright, tropical depth that feels way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone avoiding citric acid as an additive, the good news is that the tang here comes entirely from fresh lime juice and real fruit ā no packaged sour agents, no preserved citrus blends, nothing processed hiding in the mix. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a gentle savory sweetness without any of the additives that can sneak into conventional condiments. The trick of reserving a few tablespoons of marinade as a finishing glaze is a small step that pays off big, caramelizing the mango sugars into a sticky, glossy coat right at the end of grilling. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime wedge at the table keeps everything feeling vibrant and fresh. This one is genuinely weeknight-friendly but impressive enough to put in front of guests without a second thought.
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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.
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