Gelatin Free Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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Gelatin Free Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

These skewers are a full-on flavor celebration — juicy shrimp, sweet mango cubes, and tender zucchini rounds all kissed by the grill and glazed with a bright, tropical marinade. The base is blended fresh mango with lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic, which means every single ingredient is clean and straightforward with zero hidden additives to worry about. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce and bring that savory depth without anything derived from animal byproducts or processing aids that can sneak into more conventional condiments. The smart move of reserving a portion of the marinade as a finishing glaze means you get a glossy, caramelized coating in the final minute of grilling — just watch it closely because that mango sugar moves fast. Alternating shrimp with mango and zucchini on each skewer keeps everything cooking evenly and makes for a stunning presentation straight off the grill. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end pulls the whole dish together with a pop of freshness that makes it feel like serious restaurant food made right at home.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 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
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp fine sea salt

For the skewers

½ cup fresh mango, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut into ¾-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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