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Grilled Shrimp with Melon Avocado Salsa Recipe

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

Recipe Cost for 4 People: $18.06 ($4.51/serving)*

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, uncooked 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 clove diced garlic 4 bamboo skewers Salsa 1 lime, divided (½ for salsa, ½ for garnish) 1 Del Monte® Hass avocado, cubed 2 cups diced Del Monte MAG® melon Preparation Time: 30 minutes Grilled Shrimp with Melon Avocado Salsa ¼ cup chopped red onions 1 cup unsalted canned black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Preheat grill. Slice lime in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice from one half of lime; reserve other half for garnish Add remaining salsa ingredients and gently mix. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Skewer shrimp on bamboo skewers. In a small dish mix together canola oil and garlic. Coat shrimp with oil-garlic mix. Grill 4-5 minutes or until cooked. To serve, top shrimp with salsa, garnish with lime wedges. Complete this Healthy Plate: Serve with 8 oz non-fat milk and brown rice.

Serves: 4

Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1 Cups


Nutrition Info

Calories: 330 Total Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 1.5g % of Calories from Fat: 38% % Calories from Sat Fat: 4%		Protein: 29g Carbohydrates: 24g Cholesterol: 150mg Dietary Fiber: 8g Sodium: 340mg


Each serving provides: An excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, potassium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, and a good source of vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, calcium, zinc and copper.