These skewers are super lean and scrumptious—especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet heat and the shrimp's party-pretty look. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa
Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
8 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- FRUIT SALSA:
- 1 medium tart apple, peeled and cut into wedges
- 3/4 cup orange segments
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving.
- Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 78 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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