Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa Recipe

Escape to the Caribbean with this vibrant shrimp dish, inspired by former White House chef Walter Scheib! Succulent grilled shrimp are perfectly complemented by a sweet and spicy warm fruit salsa. This recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh tropical flavors – a taste of paradise in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 284.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa

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How to Make Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa

  1. **Prepare the Salsa:** In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1-2 jalapeños, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference), and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add 1 cup chopped mango, 1/2 cup chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, gently tossing, until slightly softened. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the fruit from breaking down.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and a dash of your favorite hot sauce (optional). Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro just before serving.
  4. **Prepare the Shrimp:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the bowl and toss to coat.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
  7. Grill the shrimp for 4-5 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through, basting once halfway through.
  8. **Serve:** Spoon the warm fruit salsa onto plates and top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

15g

Carbs

4g