Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit

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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. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated December 4, 2009

Ingredients

1/4

cup balsamic vinegar

tablespoons olive oil

tablespoons honey

tablespoons lemon juice

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (with tails left on)

medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

cup small fresh strawberries, halved

Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps

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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.

Expert Tips

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

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 140
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value

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;