Firecracker Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa
Find the perfect recipe for Firecracker Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa, a fusion of flavors that will bring the energy of a Friday-night tailgate right to your table.
Allergens
Shellfish, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
- 1. 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2. 1 cup firecracker sauce (recipe follows) 3. 1 recipe mango salsa (recipe follows) 4. Wooden or metal skewers 5. Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish Firecracker Sauce: 1. 1/2 cup Sriracha 2. 1/4 cup honey 3. 2 tablespoons soy sauce 4. 2 tablespoons lime juice 5. 2 cloves garlic, minced 6. 1 teaspoon grated ginger 7. 1 teaspoon sesame oil Mango Salsa: 1. 2 ripe mangoes, diced 2. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 3. 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 4. 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 5. Juice of 1 lime 6. Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all firecracker sauce ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- While the shrimp marinates, prepare the mango salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and tossing gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Thread 4 5 shrimp onto each skewer, discarding any excess marinade.
- Grill skewers for 2 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve immediately with mango salsa on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect Firecracker Shrimp Skewers is marinating the shrimp long enough to let the flavors penetrate, but not so long that they become too mushy.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a squeeze of lime to your mango salsa.