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Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

Coastal Living

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

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Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1  mango, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2  avocado, finely chopped
  • 1/4  cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  • 1  teaspoon  sugar
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 2  pounds  unpeeled large raw shrimp
  • 1  red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil
  • 3  tablespoons  Jamaican Jerk Rub

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, and set salsa aside.

Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein. Toss shrimp and onion with oil in a large bowl, sprinkle with Jamaican Jerk Rub, and toss to coat. Grill shrimp and onion over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 6 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Chop onion and add to salsa mixture, stirring gently. Serve shrimp with salsa.

David Bonom, Coastal Living, JANUARY 2009