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Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Grilled shrimp over pasta with sweet, spicy pineapple salsa—a fusion dish with bold, tropical notes.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups rotini pasta
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Directions:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches from the coals. On a gas grill, place the setting to high. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
  • Toss the cooked noodles with the salsa. Arrange the shrimp on the pasta and serve.