Blackened Shrimp with Pomegranate-Orange Salsa

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Karry Hosford
Yield
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

ajvinande's Review

mrsgordo75
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.

megbaumslp's Review

kraescott
November 03, 2013
N/A

Willwork4food's Review

megbaumslp
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!

marybeth123's Review

marybeth123
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.

mrsgordo75's Review

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

kraescott's Review

cjmelt76
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!

cjmelt76's Review

Willwork4food
October 04, 2009
Made exactly as directed - excellent!