Banana Coconut Shrimp Kabobs Recipe

Name: Banana Coconut Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 large banana; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 500 g large shrimp, shelled and deveined,you'll probably have between 26 to 30; ⅓ cup cracker crumb; ⅓ cup grated coconut, toasted; lime wedge

Servings: persons

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["Puree (or mash) the banana with lime juice, olive oil, turmeric, salt and hot-pepper sauce.", "Toss marinade with the shrimp and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.", "In a bowl, combine the cracker-crumbs and the toasted coconut.", "Preheat the grill or broiler.", "Dip shrimp in the crumb/coconut mixture and thread onto bamboo or wooden skewers which have been soaked in water for 30 minutes to stop them from catching fire.", "(Each skewer will take 6 to 8 shrimps).", "Grill over a medium-hot fire (or broil) until shrimp are opaque- about 4 to 6 minutes- turning the kabobs over halfway throught the cooking time.", "Serve with lime wedges.", "NOTE: TO PREVENT SHRIMP- OR ANY KABOB ITEMS- FROM SLIPPING,USE 2 SKEWERS FOR EACH KABOB.", "BY HOLDING A PAIR OF SKEWERS 1/4"" APART,THREAD THE SHRIMP ONTO BOTH SKEWERS AT THE SAME TIME.", "THIS WAY THE FOOD WILL TURN OVER WHEN YOU TURN THE SKEWERS RATHER THAT SPIN AROUND,AS THEY TEND TO DO,WHEN ON A SINGLE STICK."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 large banana, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Banana Coconut Shrimp Kabobs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Banana Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

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