Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Guava-Lime Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Guava-Lime Glaze
45 min.
6
226kcal

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Welcome to a tropical culinary adventure with our Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Guava-Lime Glaze! This vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Imagine the succulent, juicy shrimp perfectly paired with sweet, luscious mango and tender red bell peppers, all kissed by the zesty guava-lime glaze. It’s an exotic medley that brings the flavors of a beach getaway right to your dinner table.

Perfect for those warm evenings or special gatherings, these skewers are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The freshness of ginger and garlic infuses every bite with aromatic goodness, while the slight heat from dried crushed red pepper adds just the right hint of spice. You'll ablsolutely love how easy it is to prepare this dish; simply toss the ingredients together, let them chill for a bit, and then grill to perfection.

Not only is this meal wonderfully refreshing and satisfying, but it also provides a nutritious balance of protein, healthy fats, and delicious carbohydrates, all while being light on calories. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can delight your family and friends with a restaurant-quality experience at home. So grab your skewers and let’s get grilling!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • servings lime 
  •  mangos firm pitted ripe peeled cut into 12 wedges
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  bell pepper red cut into 12 pieces
  • teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • pounds shrimp deveined uncooked peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  2. Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
  3. Add shrimp, bell peppers and mangoes; toss to coat. Alternate bell pepper, mango and 3 colossal shrimp on each of 6 skewers, or alternate bell pepper, mango and 3 jumbo shrimp on each of 12 skewers. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  4. Grill shrimp until cooked through, brushing with glaze during last 2 minutes, cooking colossal shrimp about 4 minutes per side and jumbo shrimp about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories226kcal
Protein37.78%
Fat35.16%
Carbs27.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.79
Glycemic Load
5.58
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.707391479741%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.19mg
Hesperetin
3.01mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:226.41kcal
11.32%
Fat:8.98g
13.82%
Saturated Fat:1.24g
7.75%
Carbohydrates:15.56g
5.19%
Net Carbohydrates:13.26g
4.82%
Sugar:11.29g
12.55%
Cholesterol:190.51mg
63.5%
Sodium:864.12mg
37.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.72g
43.43%
Vitamin C:78.3mg
94.91%
Selenium:45.45µg
64.93%
Vitamin A:2363.12IU
47.26%
Phosphorus:393.08mg
39.31%
Vitamin E:4.4mg
29.32%
Vitamin B12:1.68µg
27.97%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.26%
Folate:77.46µg
19.36%
Copper:0.37mg
18.6%
Vitamin B3:3.61mg
18.03%
Magnesium:46.59mg
11.65%
Potassium:393.03mg
11.23%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.1%
Calcium:97.49mg
9.75%
Vitamin K:9.92µg
9.45%
Fiber:2.29g
9.17%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.87%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.57%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.21%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Iron:0.76mg
4.23%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious