Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit

Name: Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (with tails left on); 1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup small fresh strawberries, halved; Fresh cilantro sprigs

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 12

Toss together this heavenly mix of tender shrimp, tropical fruits and distinctive cilantro.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 4, 2009

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (with tails left on)
1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup small fresh strawberries, halved
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps

1

In large nonmetal bowl, mix vinegar, oil, honey, lemon juice and salt. Stir in chopped cilantro. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
2

To serve, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Arrange shrimp on large platter. Add avocado, mango and strawberries to marinade; toss to coat. Surround shrimp with avocado, mango and strawberries. Drizzle some of the reserved marinade over top; discard remaining marinade. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with decorative toothpicks or cocktail forks.

Try cubed papaya, cantaloupe or honeydew in place of the mango.
The shrimp can be marinated up to eight hours ahead.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 140

Calories from Fat: 45

Total Fat: 5g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 145mg; 49%

Sodium: 210mg; 9%

Potassium: 270mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;