Legume Free Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers
These skewers are a full-on flavor event ā juicy shrimp, sweet mango chunks, and tender zucchini rounds all kissed by the grill and glazed with a bright, tropical marinade. The sauce starts in the blender with fresh mango, lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic, so every bite carries that punchy, sun-drenched depth without a single legume in sight. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting where soy sauce would normally sneak in, keeping the umami rich and the ingredient list completely clean. Reserving a few tablespoons of that marinade as a finishing glaze is the move that takes these from good to genuinely impressive ā just watch the heat during that last minute, because the natural mango sugars can char fast. The alternating pattern of shrimp, mango, and zucchini on each skewer isn't just pretty; it means every component gets a little char and a little caramelization at the same time. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end ties the whole platter together with zero fuss. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this one delivers serious restaurant energy with a surprisingly short ingredient list.
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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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