These skewers are the kind of thing that makes a backyard cookout feel like a tropical getaway. The marinade is built around fresh mango blended with lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic ā it's bright, a little punchy, and deeply fragrant in the best way. Coconut aminos do all the savory heavy lifting here, standing in seamlessly for soy sauce without any of the wheat-based ingredients that can sneak into traditional versions. The shrimp soak up that marinade for 30 minutes, then hit a hot grill alongside juicy mango cubes and tender zucchini rounds for a combination that's sweet, smoky, and just a little charred at the edges. A reserved portion of the marinade gets brushed on as a finishing glaze right at the end, adding a glossy, caramelized layer that takes the whole thing over the top. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the table keep it feeling light and vibrant. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, these skewers deliver serious flavor with a clean, simple ingredient list you can feel good about.
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1 ½ 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
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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