From above, the dish reveals colorful contrast, with vibrant mango salsa resting next to the curved zucchini wraps, filled with succulent grilled shrimp. A sprinkling of chopped cilantro brings a vibrant green touch to the dish making it stunning for an Instagram shot.

Zucchini-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Name: Zucchini-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Shrimp, 1 pound peeled and deveined; Zucchini, 4 large cut into thin ribbons; Mango, 2 large finely diced; Red onion, 1 small finely chopped; Jalapeño, 1 finely chopped; Cilantro, 1 handful chopped; Lime, 2 juiced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: August 17, 2024

This recipe adds a surprising and delightful twist to traditional seafood dishes. It features fresh grilled shrimp as the main protein, wrapped in tender zucchini ribbons for a visually appealing and low carb alternative to tortilla. accompanied by vibrant and aromatic mango salsa, which provides a refreshing contrast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp - 1 pound - peeled and deveined
Zucchini - 4 large - cut into thin ribbons
Mango - 2 large - finely diced
Red onion - 1 small - finely chopped
Jalapeño - 1 - finely chopped
Cilantro - 1 handful - chopped
Lime - 2 - juiced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🌡️

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for cooking the shrimp and zucchini.
Step 2 - 🍤🧂🫒

Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper for adding flavor.
Step 3 - 🥢🍤🔥

Place shrimp on skewers and grill until opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 4 - 🥒🫒⏲️

Prepare your zucchini ribbons by tossing lightly with the remaining olive oil and grill each for about 1 minute per side.
Step 5 - 🥭🧅🌶️

Combine diced mango, chopped red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze in the juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes, and mix to combine.
Step 6 - 🥒🍤🥭

Lay out a zucchini ribbon, place 3-4 grilled shrimps on one end, top with the fresh mango salsa, roll and secure with a toothpick.
Step 7 - 🍽️😋👏

Serve your delicious shrimp and zucchini roll immediately for the best taste.

Additional

Did you know that zucchini has many health benefits? It's high in antioxidants, contributes to healthy digestion, and may even help lower blood sugar levels. Children can help in this recipe too by slowly mixing fruit salsa, remember to keep them away from the grill. You can easily replace shrimp with any other type of preferred seafood and even grilled tofu for a vegetarian variant. Always remember the mantra for colorful, Instagrammable dishes - the more color, the better!