SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA

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I prefer grilling in the summer because you don't need to turn on the stove and heat up the house. If you want to get fancy, serve it in a chilled martini glass for a beautiful presentation. The rice and/or shrimp can be cooked a day ahead and refrigerated until serving. -Lindsay Matuszak, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
20 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked saffron rice
AVOCADO-CORN SALSA:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 1254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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