Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp Baste; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons dark rum; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; salt and pepper, to taste; 16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined; Warm Fruit Salsa; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped; 2 ounces julienne red onions; 2 ounces julienne tomatoes; 2 ounces sliced mangoes; 2 ounces sliced pineapple; 2 ounces sliced bananas; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon coriander; 1 ounce lime juice; hot sauce (to taste); 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

Shrimp Baste
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
Warm Fruit Salsa
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
2 ounces julienne red onions
2 ounces julienne tomatoes
2 ounces sliced mangoes
2 ounces sliced pineapple
2 ounces sliced bananas
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon coriander
1 ounce lime juice
hot sauce (to taste)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1
In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
2
Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
3
Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
4
Baste shrimp once more before serving.
5
Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
6
Warm Fruit Salsa:
7
In saute pan over medium heat- saute oil, onions, garlic and jalapenos for 2- 3 minutes.
8
Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
9
Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
10
Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
11
Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

696

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shrimp Baste, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped, 1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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