A bold splash of colors ranging from the charred, pink grilled shrimp skewered on birch wood sticks to the bright greens and yellows of the freshly diced mango and avocado salsa. A drizzling of honey-lime dressing adds shiny accents, and it's all presented on a white platter, perfectly contrasting the food's vibrant hues.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: shrimp, 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined; ripe mangos, 2 peeled and diced; ripe avocados, 2 peeled and diced; red bell pepper, 1 diced; red onion, 1 finely chopped; fresh cilantro leaves, 1 handful chopped; lime, juice of 2 juiced; honey, 2 tablespoons None; olive oil, 1/2 cup None; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 02, 2024

Unleash your culinary flair with our exotic Caribbean-inspired gluten-free masterpiece, where juicy grilled shrimp meet a vibrant Mango-Avocado Salsa, in the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that tantalize your taste buds. We top it all off with a wonderfully refreshing Honey-Lime Dressing, which ties all the components together with a delightful tang.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp - 1.5 lbs - peeled and deveined
Ripe mangos - 2 - peeled and diced
Ripe avocados - 2 - peeled and diced
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Red onion - 1 - finely chopped
Fresh cilantro leaves - 1 handful - chopped
Lime - juice of 2 - juiced
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - 1/2 cup
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤🔥🍢

Preheat your grill to high heat. Thread the peeled and deveined shrimp onto skewers. Lightly oil the grill and place the skewers on it. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
Step 2 - 🥭🥑🌶️

In a large bowl, mix together the diced mango, avocado, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 3 - 🍯🍋🧂

To prepare the Honey-Lime Dressing, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of honey, half a cup of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
Step 4 - 🥣👩‍🍳🥗

Drizzle the freshly prepared Honey-Lime Dressing over the salsa. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍤🥭

Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the mango-avocado salsa on the side. You can garnish with extra cilantro if you desire.

Additional

This recipe is great if you're searching for an easy-to-make yet unique dish. The honey-lime dressing and salsa can be made ahead, reducing the final prep time. For a vegetarian option, consider substituting the shrimp with grilled tofu or halloumi cheese.