Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa Recipe

Name: Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 large raw shrimp, shelled but with tails on; 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into cubes (pineapple could also be used here); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped ginger; 6 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 small red onion, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 green chili pepper, deveined,seeded and chopped fine; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

32 large raw shrimp, shelled but with tails on
1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into cubes (pineapple could also be used here)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
6 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 green chili pepper, deveined,seeded and chopped fine
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

1
If using a broiler, preheat to high.
2
If cooking on BBQ, start it up!
3
Soak 8 bamboo skewers in cold water so they won't burn.
4
Combine all ingredients for the marinade.
5
Add the shrimp and stir to coat them completely.
6
Cover and chill while preparing the salsa.
7
Mix together all salsa ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
8
Thread the cubes of melon onto 8 UNSOAKED skewers and set aside on serving tray.
9
Thread 4 shrimp onto each of the soaked skewers, piercing them through both ends.
10
This way should help keep them flat.
11
Broil 4 inches from the heat until pink, turning them once.
12
Or cook on BBQ, turning once until pink.
13
This should only take 3-4 minutes.
14
Move cooked shrimp to serving tray with the melon.
15
Serve with salsa on the side.
16
ENJOY!

846

kcal

Calories

Carbs

194

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 32 large raw shrimp, shelled but with tails on, 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into cubes (pineapple could also be used here), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper 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.

Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa

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