PASTA WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa image

Refreshing and citrusy! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta
½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 ½ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In a large bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches from the coals. On a gas grill, place the setting to high. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
Toss the cooked noodles with the salsa. Arrange the shrimp on the pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 171.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g