Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Junior League of Birmingham | Seafood: Shrimp

4 Servings

What you need

Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; ½ Jalapeño Chile, seeded and minced; 1 tbsp Grated Lime Zest; 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro; ¼ c. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice; ½ c. Finely Chopped Red Onion; 1 Ripe Mango, peeled and chopped; 1 lb Medium Alabama Gulf Shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ tsp Salt; 1½ tsp Grated Lime Zest; 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Steps

1.

Salsa

2.

Combine the mango, onion, lime juice, cilantro, lime zest and jalapeño chile in a bowl and mix well. Chill, covered for 2 hours or longer.

3.

Shrimp

4.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Mix the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, red pepper flakes and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.

Preheat the grill. Drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade. Thread the shrimp on the soaked skewers and arrange on the grill rack over direct heat. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are firm and pink. Serve the shrimp with the salsa.