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Bacon-wrapped mango shrimp

Shrimp wrapped around mango and enclosed in crisp bacon.

30 min approx.8 servingsFresh mango

Dish photograph: Bacon-wrapped mango shrimp. National Mango Board · National Mango Board — permission for industry use. Original. Photography credits.

Ingredients

1 large mango, peeled and sliced
16 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 bacon slices, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh jalapeño slices, optional

Method

Heat a broiler or grill pan to high and halve the mango slices.
Place mango inside each shrimp curve, adding optional jalapeño. Wrap with a bacon piece and secure on a skewer.
Brush with oil and season. Cook 3–5 minutes per side until the bacon is crisp and shrimp fully opaque and firm.
Remove skewers for serving or make their presence clear.

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Research sources

Adapted from the credited source, with wording and translation for RCF; not tested in our kitchen. Times are estimates. Sources consulted for ingredients and techniques:

mango.org

Recipe credit: National Mango Board