Caribbean-Spiced Shrimp With Pineapple Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    SHRIMP
    1 tablespoon paprika
    2 teaspoons curry powder
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon ground fennel (optional, we didn't use, personal preference)
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
    2 lbs unpeeled jumbo shrimp (16-20 count)
    1/4 cup olive oil, divided
    PINEAPPLE SALSA
    1 pineapple, cored and cubed
    1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
    2 teaspoons honey
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Preparation
    SHRIMP:.
    Combine first 10 ingredients, including fennel if desired, in a small bowl.
    Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
    Dredge shrimp in spice mixture.
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add shrimp, in batches, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
    Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, as needed, to cook remaining shrimp.
    PINEAPPLE PLAZA:.
    Pulse pineapple in a food processor just until finely chopped.
    Placce pineapple in a wire-mesh strainer, and let drain for 15 minutes.
    Transfer drained pineapple to a bowl; stir in onion and remaining ingredients.
    ASSEMBLY:.
    Serve shrimp (on a Chinese spoons - 1 shrimp for each spoon) warm or at room temperature with Pineapple Salsa.

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