Grilled Shrimp with Cantaloupe Avocado Salsa

Savory sweet salsa featuring cantaloupe and avocado is the perfect complement to grilled shrimp.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

Savory sweet salsa featuring cantaloupe and avocado is the perfect complement to grilled shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece(s) Lime (divided 1/2 for salsa, 1/2 for garnish)
  • 1 piece(s) Avocado, cubed
  • 2 tbsp Diced cantaloupe
  • 1/2 medium onion Chopped red onions
  • 1 tsp Unsalted canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 oz Large or jumbo shrimp, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp Canola oil
  • 1 piece(s) Diced garlic
  • 4 cup Bamboo skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Slice lime in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice from one half of lime; reserve other half for garnish.
  3. Add remaining salsa ingredients and gently mix.
  4. Peel shrimp, leaving the tails on.
  5. Skewer shrimp on bamboo skewers.
  6. In a small dish mix together canola oil and garlic. Coat shrimp with oil-garlic mix.
  7. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked.
  8. To serve, top shrimp with salsa, garnish with lime wedges.

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