Fire up the barbecue for these super flavorful Spicy Adobo Shrimp Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa! Summer and skewers go hand-in-hand and you can assemble these gluten-free, keto-friendly kebabs ahead of time for a quick, easy and delicious meal any day of the week.
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Getting started...
We'll start with the Mexican-inspired glaze which can be made a few days ahead and is super easy to whip up. It's a blend of spicy adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin and salt. Whisk up in a bowl and done!
Pour about half of the mixture over the shrimp to marinate while prepping the other ingredients. The pineapple and bell pepper bring sweetness that pairs perfectly with the bite of red onion and poblano.
How to Cook Shrimp Skewers
Also, what I love about kabobs is they can be assembled hours in advance to minimize last minute stress of getting food on the table. When ready, preheat your rig on medium. No need for it to be crazy hot to get perfectly smoky grill marks. The shrimp should be just opaque in the center, and veggies and pineapple softened with a bit of char, too.
Note: Should storms creep up as you're about to grill, preheat the oven to 400°F and roast the skewers 10-12 minutes.
How to Make the Salsa
Simply toss all ingredients together as the skewers cool a little or make in advance. The salsa is optional but definitely worth it. The sweet, creamy mango and avocado shine with a bit of honey, lime, jalapeno and cilantro. This salsa is crazy delish with the kebabs and basically anything else you have coming off the grill.
To Serve
When ready, arrange the skewers on a large platter, drizzle with reserved glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs of choice. Serve with the salsa, pour a cold one, and you're ready to go! Hope you have a fun and delicious weekend planned! Cheers, friends!!
Summery Recipes to Round Out the Menu
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Grilled Sweet Potato Fries w/ Cherry Corn Salsa
Baby Potato & Green Bean Salad
Grilled Cantaloupe Black Bean Salad
No Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
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📋 Recipe
Spicy Adobo Shrimp Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 48 extra-large shrimp (U21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
- 1 large bell pepper, cut into 24 1-inch squares
- 1 large poblano pepper, cut into 24 1-inch squares
- 36 3- layer sections of red onion wedges
- 24 1- inch cubes of pineapple
Salsa
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 cup avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Skewers
- In a small bowl, combine the adobo sauce, olive oil, honey, paprika, cumin and salt. Can be made a few days in advance. Cover and chill.
- Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or medium bowl. Pour about half of the adobo mixture over shrimp and gently toss until evenly coated. Reserve remaining glaze for serving. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 day ahead.
- On each skewer, thread 4 shrimp, 2 bell pepper squares, 2 poblano pepper squares, 2 pineapple cubes, and 3 red onion wedges in any pattern you like.
- Place skewers on a large, rimmed baking sheet. (Can be assembled 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before grilling.)
- Coat grill grates with nonstick spray or vegetable oil and preheat grill over medium.
- Grill skewers until shrimp are opaque in the center, 3-4 minutes per side. Let skewers rest a few minutes before serving. (Alternatively, if weather acts up, preheat oven to 400°F and roast skewers 10-12 minutes.)
- Arrange skewers on platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve with remaining glaze and Mango Avocado Salsa. Enjoy!
Salsa
- In a medium bowl, toss all ingredients together until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with Shrimp Skewers and anything else coming off the grill. It’s a delicious topping for any protein and, of course, with chips!
Notes
Nutrition
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Ben | Havocinthekitchen says
Even though we don't have a grill yet (I know!), I don't mind grill recipes at all - please do share all the possible skewer combinations. This variation looks and sounds amazing - in fact, the combination of shrimp, mango, and avocado is one of my favourite, so Ben approves 100%!