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Shrimp with Caribbean Salsa

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: salsa, shrimp
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs wild-caught shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • pineapple juice from reserve (see below)
  • sprinkle of celtic/himalayan salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp olive oil

For Salsa

  • 8 oz. can of pineapple tidbits, drained. RESERVE JUICE.
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced

Garnish

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Marinate shrimp in pineapple juice and fish sauce in fridge while you prep ingredients.
  • Prep all ingredients.
  • Combine pineapple, mango, cilantro, red onion and cucumber in a bowl. Set aside
  • Remove shrimp from fridge and drain remaining marinade.
  • Toss shrimp in garlic and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Heat cast iron skillet or grill pan and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Top with Caribbean salsa, avocado and crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Enjoy!