Grilled shrimp in Jamaican spices with mango, avocado and grilled onion salsa
4 servings
30 minutes
This vibrant recipe transports you to the hot tropics of the Caribbean Sea, where the flavor of juicy shrimp harmonizes with the rich spices of Jamaica. Mango and avocado in the salsa add a delicate sweetness and creamy texture to the dish, while fried onions add a kick. Latin American cuisine is renowned for its exotic palette of flavors, and this recipe is a true embodiment of Caribbean gastronomy. Perfect for summer parties and outdoor gatherings, it ignites a passion for new culinary discoveries. Serve the salsa on top of hot shrimp, and you'll have a dish where the juiciness of fruits and spiciness of spices intertwine into a true gastronomic symphony.
1
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
2
In a small bowl, mix finely chopped mango, avocado, red pepper, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
- Mango: 1 piece
- Avocado: 0.5 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Clean the shrimp, leaving the tails, and transfer to a bowl. Add thinly sliced onion and olive oil. Mix well, sprinkle with spices, and mix again.
- King prawns: 900 g
- Red onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Jamaican jerk seasoning: 3 tablespoons
4
Place the shrimp and onion on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes until the shrimp turn pink. Chop the onion and add it to the salsa, gently mix.
- King prawns: 900 g
- Red onion: 1 head
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 2 tablespoons
5
Place the shrimp on a plate and top with salsa.
- King prawns: 900 g
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 2 tablespoons