Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

By sheilaolim

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

Ingredients

• Jamaican Jerk Rub:
• 1 mango, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 avocado, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds unpeeled large raw shrimp
• 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Jamaican Jerk Rub
• 1/3 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

Preparation

Step 1

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