Grilled Shrimp With Cantaloupe Lime Salsa

Grilled Shrimp With Cantaloupe Lime Salsa
  • Author: Jaden

This vibrant and refreshing recipe features succulent grilled shrimp served with a zesty and colorful cantaloupe lime salsa. The salsa is a delightful blend of sweet cantaloupe, juicy tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant basil, all tossed together with a flavorful dressing made from lime and orange juice. The perfectly cooked shrimp, seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, can be prepared on the BBQ grill, under the broiler, on a grill pan, or in a stir fry for a variety of tasty options. The combination of smoky grilled shrimp and the bright, fruity salsa creates a meal that is both satisfying and bursting with fresh flavors.

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE CANTALOUPE LIME SALSA
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 small cantaloupe, diced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, diced (or sweet onion)
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (to taste)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • handful fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
  • FOR THE GRILLED SHRIMP
  • 1 pound shrimp, shelled (though you can leave the tail on if you wish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • FOR THE CANTALOUPE LIME SALSA:
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • FOR THE GRILLED SHRIMP:
  • Pat the shrimp very dry. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and then season with salt and pepper.
  • There are several ways you can prepare the shrimp:
  • BBQ grill:
  • Skewer and grill over high heat, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Broil:
  • Lay on baking sheet, broil for 3-4 minutes per side on high, with rack set 6-8 inches under heat.
  • Grill pan on stove:
  • Heat a grill pan on high heat, grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side
  • Stir fry:
  • Heat wok over high heat, swirl in a bit of cooking oil. When hot, add shrimp and spread out so that they are not overlapping (Give each shrimp some personal space!) Cook 2 minutes. Give it a good toss and spread out again. Cook the other side another 2 minutes.

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Cook Time

8M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

4