Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
• Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• 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.,

PINEAPPLE BOAT SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, add the shrimp, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, the lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of ginger and the cornstarch and combine well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a large saute pan over high heat, heat the peanut oil and add half the shrimp mixture. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes and remove. Repeat for second batch of shrimp, adding additional oil, if necessary.
• Add in the red bell peppers and the onions and saute for 3 minutes, then add the jalapeno, garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of ginger. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and add the shrimp back into the saute pan. Heat until warmed through. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the Fruit Salsa.
• In a glass bowl, combine the mint, serrano pepper, ginger, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes. Stir in the pineapple, the onions, red bell pepper and apricots. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

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

AIR FRYER BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine pineapple, mango, bell pepper, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro, and sea salt in a bowl; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate, until ready to use.
• Set a bowl of ice on the work space.
• Clean each shrimp by removing the head with a twisting motion. Cut along the back of the shell with kitchen shears or a sharp paring knife, and peel off the shell, removing the legs with the shell. Reserve heads and shells for stock, if desired. Clean away the vein that runs along the back, and cut deeper into the shrimp, lengthwise, toward the tail, but not all the way through, to butterfly the shrimp. Place each cleaned and butterflied shrimp on the ice.
• Place egg in a medium bowl and stir to combine the yolk and the white. Season with cayenne pepper and sea salt. Spread panko crumbs on a plate, and cover a second plate with parchment paper.
• Remove each shrimp from the ice bowl and place into the egg mixture. One by one, remove shrimp from the egg mixture and place on the panko crumbs. Pat panko into the top side, then place each shrimp on the parchment-lined plate. Repeat, until all the shrimp are coated in panko. Spray with avocado oil spray.
• Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer with the sprayed side down without touching each other. Spray the top of the shrimp with avocado oil spray.
• Air fry at 390 degrees F (195 degrees C) for 4 minutes. Carefully turn shrimp and continue for an additional 3 minutes.
• If 2 batches are required, refrigerate raw shrimp while the first batch is cooking. Serve with pineapple and mango salsa and additional lime slices, if desired.

PROSCIUTTO SHRIMP WITH TROPICAL MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Place shrimp and lime juice in a large shallow bowl. Refrigerate, covered, while making salsa, turning once. In a large bowl, combine mangoes, pineapple, papaya, red onion, red pepper, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Drain shrimp, discarding lime juice. Place 1 cantaloupe slice on each prosciutto slice; top each with 1 shrimp. Fold both sides to close. If desired, secure with toothpicks. Serve with mango salsa.

ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with white pepper and salt. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.)

TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.