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I love Coastal Living magazine. As someone who is firmly planted in the Midwest, receiving my Coastal Living magazine every month is like a miniature getaway in my mind. I can browse through the gorgeous beach homes, read the stories of life in coastal towns, and dream and wish my day away.

One thing I never really thought to use Coastal Living magazine for was the recipes. In fact, I barely even noticed they were there . . . hidden between the last few pages of the magazine, past the classified-type ads, the recipes always seemed like an afterthought.

Last month, I noticed a delicious Crab Cake recipe tucked in the back pages. In the May 2008 issue, it is the mouth watering Curry-Mango Shrimp recipe that has me taking notice. I even picked up my back issues and found several fresh seafood and outdoor living recipes great for the warm months ahead.

When you are browsing through the magazine stand, deciding which cooking magazine to pick up, make sure you don’t discount Coastal Living magazine. A magazine about the lovely coastal lifestyle with some true recipe gems inside.

Curry-Mango Shrimp
from the May 2008 issue of Coastal Living magazine

1/2 cup mango chutney
3 tbs fresh lime juice
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 10-inch metal skewers

Combine first 5 ingredients; brush half of mixture over shrimp. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Thread shrimp evenly onto skewers.

Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350-400 degrees) 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Brush with remaining chutney mixture and serve over rice. Makes 2-3 servings.