Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

raw jumbo shrimp

3 tbsp

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

fresh orange juice

1 tbsp

hot sauce

1 tsp

orange zest

1 unit

large mango

peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces

4 unit

green onions

cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

1 unit

red bell pepper

cut into 1 inch pieces

Step 1
~3 min

Place shrimp in a large resealable bag.

Step 2
~3 min

In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, olive oil, fresh orange juice, hot sauce, and orange zest.

Step 3
~3 min

Pour the mustard mixture over the shrimp in the bag.

Step 4
~3 min

Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.

Step 5
~3 min

While the shrimp marinates, peel and cut the mango into 1-inch pieces.

Step 6
~3 min

Cut the green onions into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut the red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator.

Step 9
~3 min

Thread the shrimp, mango, bell pepper, and green onions alternately onto four 10-inch skewers.

Step 10
~3 min

Lightly oil the grill grid.

Step 11
~3 min

Place the skewers on the oiled grill grid.

Step 12
~3 min

Grill over high heat for approximately 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, turning and basting once with the remaining mustard mixture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the shrimp for longer (up to 4 hours) for a more intense flavor.

Use a grill basket if you are concerned about losing pieces through the grill grate.

Serve with a side of coconut rice for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead and marinated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coconut rice or a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled pineapple slices
Black bean salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

A popular dish in tropical coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Beach parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Party
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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