Grilled Shrimp with Caribbean Rub & Mango Salsa

This vibrant dish features shrimp coated in a robust Caribbean spice rub and grilled to perfection. It is served atop razor-thin slices of grilled sugar cane, accompanied by a fresh salsa of diced mango, coriander, ginger, and lime. The combination of smoky, spicy shrimp and the bright, sweet acidity of the salsa creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for summer entertaining or a special weeknight dinner.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 678

Description

This vibrant dish features shrimp coated in a robust Caribbean spice rub and grilled to perfection. It is served atop razor-thin slices of grilled sugar cane, accompanied by a fresh salsa of diced mango, coriander, ginger, and lime. The combination of smoky, spicy shrimp and the bright, sweet acidity of the salsa creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for summer entertaining or a special weeknight dinner.

Directions

1
Combine all rub ingredients (garlic, onion, dried onion, allspice, chipotle, paprika, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, habanero, and lemon zest) in a small bowl to make the Caribbean rub.
2
Rub the shrimp thoroughly with the Caribbean seasoning and skewer them.
3
Let the skewered shrimp sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4
Peel the sugar cane and slice it on the bias razor thin.
5
Prepare a wood or charcoal fire and let it burn down to embers.
6
In a mixing bowl, combine the lime zest, diced mango, coriander, and grated ginger.
7
Add half of the reserved lime juice and the molasses to the mango mixture and mix well.
8
Add the sliced sugar cane to the marinade and let it rest for 15 minutes.
9
Remove the sugar cane from the marinade and grill for 1 minute on each side.
10
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2 minutes on each side, until opaque and cooked through.
11
Place the grilled shrimp on top of the grilled sugar cane slices and drizzle with the remaining mango marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 pies

Amount Per Serving
Calories 678kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g13%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 349mg117%
Sodium 747mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 119g40%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g106%
Sugars 63g
Protein 57.5g115%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, grilled, caribbean, spice rub, mango, salsa, lime, coriander, ginger, sugar cane, skewers, main course, gluten free, summer, spicy, fresh, molasses, allspice, chipotle, thyme

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/grilled-shrimp-marinade-5/