Mango Shrimp

14 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 cup mango nectar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender, combine the cashews, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, mustard seeds, garam masala and turmeric and pulse until the ginger and garlic are finely chopped.
  2. 2
    Add the mango nectar and lemon juice and puree until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl.
  3. 3
    Add the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of salt and pulse to blend.
  4. 4
    Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
  5. 5
    Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring once or twice.
  7. 7
    Light a grill.
  8. 8
    Thread the shrimp on pairs of skewers, being sure to leave on some of the marinade.
  9. 9
    Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
  10. 10
    Oil the grate and grill the shrimp over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve the shrimp with the Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce.

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