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Grilled Shrimp with Cantaloupe Avocado Salsa

Grilled Shrimp with Cantaloupe Avocado Salsa

Grilled Shrimp with Cantaloupe Avocado Salsa on a platter
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

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

Ingredients

  • For the salsa:
  • 1 lime (divided, half for salsa and half for garnish)
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 2 cups diced cantaloupe
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup canned black beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • For the shrimp:
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 clove diced garlic
  • bamboo skewers

Directions

  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.

Notes

Serve with 8 ounces non-fat milk and brown rice.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 247
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Sodium 363 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 86 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 623 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 247
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 86 mg
Potassium 623 mg
Sodium 363 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 64 mg
Phosphorus 321 mg
Selenium 29 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 230 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 94 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 98 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups