Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells (peel & devein)
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (washed)
  • 1/4 cup squeezed lime juice
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers (seeded)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium mango (peeled and cut into small strips)
  • 1 cup jicama (peeled and cut into small strips)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw shrimp by putting it in a cold water.
  • Now lets make our marinade: In a blender blend cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno peppers and olive oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons for mango salad.
  • To make mango salad: In a medium size mixing bowl combine mango, cucumber, jicama, red onion, 2 tablespoons of cilantro marinade and season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Mix and set aside.
  • Dry shrimps with a paper towel. Place shrimp in a bowl and add cilantro marinade. Marinade for 20 minutes. Thread 3 shrimp into 10 inch skewers. Grill on a charcoal or gas grill over medium heat, for about 4 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is cooked.
  • Serve with mango salad. Enjoy