Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp wrapped in a crispy coconut crust, served with a mango-lime relish for a sweet-and-savory twist. This Polynesian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, coconut flakes, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/2, diced mango
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix coconut flakes, soy sauce, lime zest, and garlic. Press the mixture onto shrimp for 5 minutes to coat.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the coconut is golden and the shrimp is opaque.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine mango, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve the skewers with the relish on the side.
