Best 8 Grilled Shrimp With Papaya Salsa Recipes

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**Grilled Shrimp with Papaya Salsa: A Tropical Delight**

Welcome to a culinary adventure that combines the vibrant flavors of the tropics with the smoky goodness of grilled shrimp. Our grilled shrimp with papaya salsa recipe is a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or laid-back weekend gatherings. Accompanying the main recipe, you'll also find variations that introduce exciting twists, such as a refreshing mango salsa and a zesty pineapple salsa. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SHRIMP SALSA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound jumbo shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
1 ear corn, husked
1 small jalapeno pepper
2 scallions
1/2 red onion, cut into 4 wedges, root intact
Canola oil
Kosher salt
1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest (1 lime)
1/4 cup lime juice (4 to 5 limes), plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 small avocado, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
  • Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PAPAYA SALSA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large papayas, diced
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 to 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Grill shrimp on stove-top grill or preheated broiler. Allow about 4 to 5 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Arrange salsa on each of two dinner plates and surround with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA



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Tex-Mex seasoned shrimp with homemade smoky grilled salsa for dipping. I serve this as a main dish but it would make a great appetizer as well.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails left on
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 Roma tomatoes
½ large onion
½ head head garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
  • Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
  • Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
  • Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 789.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH PAPAYA SALSA



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This is from Australian Table magazine, 2004. A posh addition to your next barbie! (I always think prawns look fancy, even though their not really). Note that the recipe actually calls for at least 2 limes, one for the marinade, and one for the salsa, and an extra one to garnish, if you so wish.

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     Low Protein

Time 42m

Yield 4 appetizer portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
2 teaspoons gingerroot, finely chopped
12 medium prawns, peeled and deveined, with tails left in tact
1 papaya, peeled, deseeded, and finely diced
1 lime, juice of
red chile, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced

Steps:

  • Preliminary: If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to prevent them catching fire on the barbecue.
  • For prawns, add honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime rind and juice, and ginger in a bowl and mix well. Add prawns and stir to coat. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  • For the salsa, mix papaya, lime juice, coriander leaves, chilli and onion in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Thread prawns onto presoaked skewers (or metal ones) and cook over hot coals (or gas barbecue on high heat) 2-3 minutes: no longer, or they will go rubbery.
  • Serve with papaya salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 370.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 20.8, Protein 4.2

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA



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These skewers are super lean and scrumptious-especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet heat and the shrimp's party-pretty look. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
FRUIT SALSA:
1 medium tart apple, peeled and cut into wedges
3/4 cup orange segments
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAPAYA-CILANTRO SALSA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gently mix together the onions, lime juice, cilantro, honey and papaya in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PAPAYA MUSTARD



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Provided by Jean Georges Vongerichten

Categories     Mustard     Shellfish     Appetizer     Side     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lime     Tropical Fruit     Papaya     Seafood     Shrimp     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Honey     Party     Cilantro     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons mustard powder, preferably Coleman's
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or plum wine vinegar
1/2 cup honey, plus more as needed
1 1/2 pounds papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Start a charcoal or gas grill or broiler; make sure the fire is very hot, and adjust the rack so that it is as close to the heat source as possible.
  • 2. Meanwhile, make the papaya mustard. Whisk together the mustards and vinegar in a small bowl until the mustard powder is dissolved; let sit while you proceed.
  • Put the honey in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the honey bubbles, thickens, and darkens slightly, about 7 minutes.
  • 3. Turn the heat to medium and add the papaya. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the papaya water evaporates and the mixture becomes mushy, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the mustard mixture. Season to taste with salt and lime juice and set aside.
  • 4. Brush the shrimp with the oil, then sprinkle with salt and cayenne. Grill for 2 or 3 minutes per side, turning once. Serve the shrimp, garnished with the cilantro,with the papaya mustard and lime wedges on the side.

HALIBUT STEAKS WITH PAPAYA MINT SALSA



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An amazing mix of fresh, zesty salsa and good, smoky flavor-plus 161mg of magnesium-makes this dish the catch of the day! -Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon honey
4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the papaya, onion, mint, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon oil and honey. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large skillet, cook halibut in remaining oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slight briny smell. Avoid shrimp that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. Cook shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Make sure the papaya salsa is fresh and flavorful. Use ripe papaya and fresh herbs. Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your taste.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp with the papaya salsa immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Grilled shrimp with papaya salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the papaya salsa is a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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