Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa Recipe

Published: May 21, 2012

Add a spicy pepper to the salsa to give it a kick!

Ingredients

1	mango, peeled and finely chopped
½	avocado, finely chopped
¼	cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2	tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1	tablespoon fresh lime juice
1	teaspoon sugar
¼	teaspoon salt
2	pounds unpeeled large raw shrimp
1	red onion, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
2	tablespoons olive oil
3	tablespoons Jamaican Jerk Rub
Jamaican Jerk Rub:
⅓	cup paprika
2	tablespoons ground allspice
4	teaspoons sugar
1	tablespoon dried thyme
1	tablespoon salt
2	teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1	teaspoon ground nutmeg
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
1	teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, and set salsa aside.
Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein. Toss shrimp and onion with oil in a large bowl, sprinkle with Jamaican Jerk Rub, and toss to coat. Grill shrimp and onion over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 6 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Chop onion and add to salsa mixture, stirring gently. Serve shrimp with salsa