Grilled Shrimp & Mango Skewers
By Brooke Caison
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Fresh fruit and a hot grill are a match made in summer heaven. To showcase my favorite of the season’s grilled fruits (sorry, pineapple), I created these sweet and spicy grilled shrimp and mango skewers. Taking a note from my jerk shrimp and pineapple bowls, I marinated the shrimp in a fiery store-bought jerk sauce to add instant heat and spices that complement the ripe mango. The marinated shrimp gets skewered with pieces of mango and a few scallions, then grilled and glazed with a tangy mango chutney BBQ sauce.
The jerk marinade infuses the shrimp with warm spices, while the mango chutney BBQ sauce adds a sweet and smoky finish. Perfect for impromptu summer cookouts or a quick weeknight meal, these skewers are easy to assemble and pack a ton of flavor using things you might already have in the pantry. Whether you're a grilling pro or a beginner, this recipe will become a fast favorite.
If you have any leftovers, remove the shrimp, mango, and scallions from skewers and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat your shrimp and mango skewers would be to re-skewer them and return them to the grill, but on a slightly lower heat—you don’t want to overcook your shrimp into a rubbery mess. If you don’t want to grill again, you can also reheat the shrimp and mango in the oven or in a pan on the stovetop, but again, just be sure to reheat them low and slow.
Did you try making these skewers? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb.
jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup
store-bought mild jerk sauce
- 1/4 cup
store-bought mango chutney
- 2 Tbsp.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp.
vinegar-based BBQ sauce
- 1
large mango, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
- 3
scallions, cut into 1" pieces
- 2 Tbsp.
neutral oil, plus more for grill
- 2 Tbsp.
coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Equipment Needed
- 10
(8") skewers
Directions
- Step 1Pat shrimp dry and transfer to a large bowl; season with 1 tsp. salt. Add jerk sauce and toss to combine. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chutney, soy sauce, and BBQ sauce. In a medium bowl, season mango with 1/4 tsp. salt and toss to combine.
- Step 3To build a skewer, start with a shrimp, then skewer a piece of mango, then a piece (or two) of scallion, and repeat, then end with a shrimp. Drizzle skewers with 2 Tbsp. oil.
- Step 4Prepare a grill for medium heat; preheat 5 minutes, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Clean and grease grates or pan with oil.
- Step 5Working in batches, grill skewers, brushing with chutney-BBQ sauce halfway through, until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Step 6Transfer skewers to a platter. Brush with remaining sauce and top with cilantro.
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