Seared Shrimp Cocktail With Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa

• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 9 tablespoons chopped peeled ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 30 large unpeeled shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 lime wedges (optional)

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (through sugar) in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine shrimp, sherry, and next 3 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Add shrimp to pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa into each of 6 martini glasses; place 5 shrimp on rim of each glass. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, if desired.

fresh pineapple, peeled ripe avocado, tomato, green onions, fresh basil, lemon juice, chipotle chile, sugar, salt, shrimp, sherry, soy sauce, ground cumin, garlic, olive oil, lime wedges

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/seared-shrimp-cocktail-with-tropical-chipotle-avocado-salsa (may not work)