Grilled Shrimp With Mango and Jalapeno Salsa
- 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large very ripe mango
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 2 limes, juice of
- 1 small red onion
- 4 sprigs Thai basil
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- sugar (optional)
- To remove the flesh from the pit using a sharp knife with the fruit standing on end cut down from just off center, filleting the flesh off in one large half.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Remove the skin and cut the fruit into 1/4 inch cubes, place in a bowl.
- There will be some remaining fruit left on the pit squeeze the juice out and catch it in the bowl.
- Finely dice the Jalapenos seeds and all, set aside.
- Add as much Jalepeno as needed to achieve the right amount of heat for you.
- Remember that as it sits and the flavors mingle the spiciness will become more pronounced.
- Juice the limes and add to mango.
- Season salsa with a little salt, pepper and if needed a pinch of sugar.
- Dice the red onion and soak in ice water for 10 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- Wash and pick basil leaves, dry and set aside.
- Grill shrimp over moderately hot fire for a couple of minutes on each side until just done.
- As the shrimp is cooking mix the red onion and basil leaves into salsa.
- Spoon the salsa onto plates and arrange shrimp.
shrimp, very ripe mango, peppers, red onion, basil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-shrimp-with-mango-and-jalapeno-salsa-201333 (may not work)