Blackened Shrimp with Pomegranate-Orange Salsa

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Karry Hosford
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12 servings (serving size: 3 shrimp and 1/4 cup salsa)
December 2004
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

The jewel-toned salsa features fresh seasonal fruit and serves as a fitting complement to the shrimp, which is heavily seasoned. It also makes a nice accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts.

Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 2 cups pomegranate seeds (about 4 pomegranates)
  • 1 cup finely chopped orange sections (about 2 oranges)
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Shrimp:
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 127
  • Caloriesfromfat 23%
  • Fat 3.2g
  • Satfat 0.5g
  • Monofat 1.6g
  • Polyfat 0.7g
  • Protein 12.4g
  • Carbohydrate 12.6g
  • Fiber 1.3g
  • Cholesterol 86mg
  • Iron 1.9mg
  • Sodium 235mg
  • Calcium 45mg

How to Make It

Step 1

To prepare salsa, combine the first 6 ingredients.

Step 2

To prepare shrimp, combine paprika and the next 7 ingredients (through allspice) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to bag; seal and shake well to coat. Remove shrimp from bag.

Step 3

Heat 2 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of shrimp mixture; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining shrimp mixture. Serve warm with salsa.

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Ratings & Reviews

kraescott's Review

mrsgordo75
December 28, 2009
I prepared this as an entree and was met with rave reviews. I served the shrimp and salsa over basmati rice, and it made the meal complete. It was amazing to have so much flavor in a dish without a drop of sauce in sight. This one is a keeper...it can make the most novice cook look like a pro!

mrsgordo75's Review

kraescott
December 04, 2010
This recipe was really wonderful! Spicy, but very flavorful. We loved it and it's a keeper.

marybeth123's Review

megbaumslp
January 26, 2013
I have made this many times over the years. It is beautiful and so flavorful. I use a prepared blackened redfish magic seasoning and make the salsa as directed but with blood oranges while they are in season.

cjmelt76's Review

marybeth123
October 04, 2009
Made exactly as directed - excellent!

megbaumslp's Review

ajvinande
November 03, 2013
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Willwork4food's Review

cjmelt76
February 01, 2013
I just followed the recipe for the shrimp. Only had black beans, avocado, and peaches. Added a squirt of fresh lime and cilantro. Still super delish!

ajvinande's Review

Willwork4food
November 27, 2013
Very healthy & tasty!! My husband & I enjoy spicy food but thought the combination of spicy shrimp salsa was a bit much. You can hold off on the jalapeno in the salsa to help balance out the flavors.
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