Ginger Shrimp and Mango Skewers

Ginger Shrimp & Mango Skewers with Paleo Crema

Unique and tantalizing flavors come together in this delicious essential oil recipe to make a delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack that will liven up any meal. The fresh, light flavors of these Ginger Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Ginger and Lemon essential oils make it the perfect addition to your spring menus. Not to mention, the use of Lemon oil helps add a tart, refreshing taste to the entire dish. We know that you’ll love this essential oil recipe as soon as you take the first bite. Plus, everything tastes better on a stick, right?

Servings:2–6

Prep Time:1 hour

Cook Time:5 min

Difficulty:Easy

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

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

Instructions:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Cut mangoes into chunks.

4. Assemble skewers, alternating shrimp and mango.

5. On a hot grill, cook the skewers for two to three minutes per side.

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

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