Sunday, April 13, 2008

Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Fruit Glaze

INGREDIENTS:
1 TBSP chili oil
3 TBSP olive oil
6 garlic cloves minced
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
12 uncooked colossal shrimp or 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails left intact, deveined
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
Mango - firm but ripe - 3 pieces per skewer
Skewers for the grill (bamboo or metal)
Mango, lime, jalapeno grilling sauce (buy some nice mix at the store) or make your own (see below)

PREPARATION:
Mix first 4 ingredients then add shrimp, pepper, and mangoes. Toss to coat. Chill for up to 4 hours. Add to skewers in layers (pepper, mango, shrimp) the grill. Brush with glaze during last 2 minutes.

Fruit-Lime Glaze:
2 cups nectar (guava, passion fruit, etc...)
1 cup OJ
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice

Combine first three ingredients in heavy saucepan. Boil until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 30 minutes. Cool completely. Mix in lime juice. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover & chill).

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