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Coconut-Glazed Shrimp & Mango Skewers — Basil + Ginger Magic! Sweet mango + shrimp + basil + glaze—fast protein bites with tropical flavor.

DESCRIPTION
These tropical skewers combine fresh basil-wrapped shrimp and juicy mango balls finished with a coconut aminos glaze. Cook them in minutes on a grill or grill pan. The sauce can be reduced ahead for fast entertaining and glucose-friendly meal prep. Perfect appetizers, protein snacks, or served on top of greens for a balanced bowl.

SERVINGS
4 servings (approx. 4 skewers each)
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
6–8 minutes (including glaze)
TOTAL TIME
≈15–18 minutes
DIFFICULTY
Easy
EQUIPMENT
Toothpicks or mini skewers • small saucepan • grill or grill pan

INGREDIENTS
Shrimp + Mango Skewers
• 16 jumbo shrimp or prawns (peeled + deveined)
• 16 large basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1–2 mangoes → cut into balls with melon baller or spoon
Coconut Aminos Glaze (Five Sauce)
• ¼ cup coconut aminos
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make glaze: Combine coconut aminos, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.Cook on low heat 8 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
2. Season shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, & pepper.
3. Assemble skewers: Place a basil leaf over each shrimp and secure with toothpick.
Alternate shrimp + mango balls onto toothpicks for mini kebabs.
4. Cook: Grill skewers on a grill or preheated grill pan:
o 2–3 minutes per side
o brush glaze lightly during final minute
5. Serve: Arrange skewers on platter.
Drizzle remaining glaze or serve as dipping sauce.

GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT NOTES
✔ Pair skewers with greens or slaw first
✔ Use glaze lightly; add more vinegar if sweeter reduction used
✔ Mango adds natural sugar—portion 2–3 balls per skewer
Serving order suggestion:
1. Eat greens/veg first
2. Eat shrimp & basil next (protein + fat)
3. Eat mango + glaze last

MEAL PREP + FREEZER
• Shrimp can be seasoned + skewered then frozen raw, 2 months
• Freeze in single layer first to avoid basil tearing
• Glaze keeps 2 weeks refrigerated

NUTRITION HIGHLIGHTS (approx. per serving)
• Protein: high from shrimp
• Fat: heart-healthy olive & sesame oils
• Natural sugars from mango + coconut sugar
• Herbs + ginger antioxidants
• Gluten-free



✅ ANTIOXIDANT TABLE — Shrimp + Mango Skewers
Ingredient Antioxidants / Compounds Benefit
Basil eugenol anti-inflammatory + digestive support
Mango vitamin C + carotenoids immune + skin health
Ginger gingerol anti-inflammatory + metabolic support
Coconut sugar polyphenols lower glycemic minerals
Coconut aminos antioxidants + low glycemic gut-friendly alternative to soy sauce
Sesame oil sesamol + sesamin powerful lipid antioxidants
Rice vinegar acetic acid slows glucose rise after meals
Shrimp selenium antioxidant activity in enzymes



ANTIOXIDANT + BENEFIT CHART
Ingredient Compounds Benefit
Basil eugenol anti-inflammatory + digestive
Mango carotenoids + vit C immune + skin health
Ginger gingerol anti-inflammatory
Garlic/pepper substitutes flavonoids circulation + antioxidant
Shrimp selenium antioxidant enzyme support

VARIATIONS
• Grill pineapple instead of mango
• Add chili flakes for spice
• Add lime zest to glaze
• Brush with coconut yogurt for tropical creaminess

HASHTAGS
#chefpachi #shrimprecipe #mangoskewers #healthyrecipes #quickrecipe
#appetizerideas #glucosefriendly #grillingrecipes #dippingsauce


🔥 AIR FRYER + BROILER TIMING
Air Fryer Shrimp–Mango Skewers
Temperature: 400°F / 205°C
Fresh skewers:
• 4–5 minutes
• flip or rotate halfway
Frozen skewers (raw frozen):
• 6–7 minutes total
• cook 4 min → brush glaze → 2–3 min
Notes:
• keep skewers in single layer
• brush glaze near end to avoid burning

Broiler Shrimp–Mango Skewers
Oven setting: HIGH broil, top rack
Fresh:
• 2–3 minutes per side
Frozen:
• 3–4 minutes per side
Brush glaze during last 30–60 seconds to caramelize without burning.


🥥 COCONUT-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE
Pairs beautifully with basil + ginger + mango.
Yield: ½ cup
• ½ cup coconut yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1½ teaspoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon grated ginger
• pinch salt
• pinch curry powder
Whisk + refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor.