Mango Shrimp Recipe

Name: Mango Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup mango nectar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup mango nectar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce, for serving

1
In a blender, combine the cashews, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, mustard seeds, garam masala and turmeric and pulse until the ginger and garlic are finely chopped.
2
Add the mango nectar and lemon juice and puree until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl.
3
Add the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of salt and pulse to blend.
4
Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
5
Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
6
Refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring once or twice.
7
Light a grill.
8
Thread the shrimp on pairs of skewers, being sure to leave on some of the marinade.
9
Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
10
Oil the grate and grill the shrimp over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
11
Serve the shrimp with the Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup raw cashews, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded, and more.

Yes, Mango Shrimp 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.

Mango Shrimp

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