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Ginger Shrimp and Mango Skewers










         Ingredients:
         1 pound shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined with tails cut off
         2 tablespoons olive oil                                  1 drop Ginger essential oil
         1 full lemon's worth of zest                             2 large cloves garlic
         ½–1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes                   3 drops Lemon oil

         3 heaping tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro            2 mangoes
         Sea salt and pepper to taste


         Crema
         7 ounces full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream          Juice from zested lemon
         2 drops Lemon oil                                        Salt and pepper to taste


         Instructions:
         Place raw shrimp, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, garlic, essential
         oils, cilantro, and salt and pepper into a gallon-sized plastic bag and shake mixture
         until evenly coated. Marinate for 1–24 hours.


         Note: Soak wooden skewers for at least one hour in water before grilling.

         Put all of the crema ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.


         Note: The crema can be made hours in advance or right before grilling.


         -Cut mangoes into chunks.
         -Assemble skewers, alternating shrimp and mango.
         -On a hot grill, cook the skewers for two to three minutes per side.

         -Put skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with crema, and garnish with fresh
         chopped cilantro.


         Tip: Only turn skewer over one time to create grill marks.







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