IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa image

These skewers are super lean and scrumptious-especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet heat and the shrimp's party-pretty look. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
FRUIT SALSA:
1 medium tart apple, peeled and cut into wedges
3/4 cup orange segments
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges