Best 8 Grilled Shrimp With Tropical Fruit Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Welcome to the wonderful world of flavors with our grilled shrimp and tropical fruit salad recipe! Embark on a culinary journey that blends the freshness of succulent shrimp with the vibrant flavors of exotic fruits. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Prepare to tantalize your senses with a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a tropical adventure with this easy-to-follow recipe that will transport you to a paradise of taste!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



Grilled Shrimp with Tropical Fruit Salad image

Add something flavorful to your family's tropical night! Serve mixed fruit with grilled shrimp flavored with jerk seasoning and soy sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning (dry)
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
24 uncooked large shrimp (1 1/2 lb), peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined
1 medium pineapple with rind and green top
1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews, if desired
4 teaspoons flaked coconut, if desired

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or in resealable food-storage bag, combine marinade ingredients. Add shrimp; stir or shake to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, Cut 1/2-inch slice off bottom of pineapple, cut into quarters lengthwise, cutting through green top. Using small sharp knife, remove fruit without piercing through rind, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Turn shells upside down on paper towel-lined pan to drain. Trim cores from pineapple quarters; cut fruit into 3/4-inch cubes. In large bowl toss pineapple, papaya and mango.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Place shrimp in grill basket (grill "wok").
  • Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with marinade and turning once, until shrimp are pink. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • On 4 individual serving plates, arrange pineapple shells. Top with mixed fruit and shrimp. Garnish with cashews and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED SHRIMP AND NOODLE SALAD



Grilled Shrimp and Noodle Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 ounces flat rice noodles
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce (such as Sriracha)
1 pound medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium bunch asparagus, trimmed
5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, chili sauce and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup of the marinade to another bowl and toss with the shrimp. Toss another 1/4 cup marinade with the asparagus and mushrooms in a third bowl. Let the shrimp and vegetables marinate 10 minutes at room temperature. Toss the noodles with the remaining marinade.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms until the shrimp is just cooked through and the asparagus is slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Halve the mushrooms and cut the asparagus into pieces.
  • Divide the noodles among bowls and top with the shrimp, asparagus, mushrooms, carrot and cilantro.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD



Grilled Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head butter or Bibb lettuce
1 avocado, diced
1 ripe tomato, diced
1/4 cup pitted black olives
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • For the grilled shrimp: Prepare a grill for medium heat. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic powder and a pinch each of sea salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers.
  • Lay the shrimp on the hot grill and cook until cooked through (the flesh will turn opaque) and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to handle, pull the shrimp off the skewers.
  • For the vinaigrette: Add the lemon juice, garlic and a pinch each of kosher salt and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk together, then slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • For the salad: Add the lettuce, avocado and tomato to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat well, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter, leaving any leftover vinaigrette in the bowl. Top the salad with the olives, goat cheese and shrimp. Drizzle the leftover vinaigrette in the bowl over the shrimp. Serve immediately.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA



Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa image

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

SUMMER GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD



Summer Grilled Shrimp Salad image

I love to make main-dish salads in the summertime and serve them with some crusty bread and a nice glass of wine! This one is one of my favorites, featuring sweet and smoky grilled shrimp and a cilantro vinaigrette.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ¼ teaspoons smokehouse maple seasoning (such as McCormick® Grill Mates®)
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens, or more to taste
½ cup thinly sliced English cucumber
⅓ cup freshly cooked corn
½ cup diced tomato
¼ cup sliced red onion
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, maple seasoning, and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
  • Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skewers and set aside.
  • Place mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Lay cucumber, corn, tomato, red onion, and avocado in sections on top of the greens. Pile the grilled shrimp in the center of the salad. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 255.4 mg, Fat 51.7 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 931.8 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa image

This is a great Caribbean shrimp dish that I wanted to get on Zaar for the Caribbean. This recipe comes from Walter Scheib, former White House Chef. The warm fruit salsa is a perfect accompaniment & adds to the flavor of this wonderful dish.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
2 ounces julienne red onions
2 ounces julienne tomatoes
2 ounces sliced mangoes
2 ounces sliced pineapple
2 ounces sliced bananas
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon coriander
1 ounce lime juice
hot sauce (to taste)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
  • Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
  • Baste shrimp once more before serving.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
  • Warm Fruit Salsa:.
  • In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
  • Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
  • Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 51.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.2

GRILLED TROPICAL SHRIMP



Grilled Tropical Shrimp image

Put another shrimp on the barbie, spring is here and summer barbeques will not be far behind! This sweet shrimp will make you think of nights on the beach...serve over rice and make sure to pour Sangria for everyone!

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Healthy

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup barbecue sauce, honey
3 tablespoons orange juice
16 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 peaches
1 onion, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Mix the sauce and juice.
  • Cut peaches into wedges (you can substitute nectarines).
  • Thread skewers: shrimp, fruit, onion wedges; repeat.
  • Spray the grill or the kabob pan on the grill.
  • Grill over medium for about 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink.
  • Baste every minute with sauce and juice mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 441.6, Sodium 763.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.7, Protein 49.5

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD



Shrimp 'n' Scallops Tropical Salad image

A fruity dressing zip drapes this zippy salad from Jackie Pressinger of Stuart, Florida. Served on a bed of greens, the scrumptious combination of grilled seafood, veggies and macadamia nuts is the perfect way to celebrate a special summer occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons diced peeled mango
1 tablespoon diced fresh pineapple
1-1/2 teaspoons mango chutney
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops, halved

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between 2 serving plates. , In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 32g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, succulent shrimp: Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slightly translucent appearance. Avoid shrimp that are discolored or have a slimy texture.
  • Properly devein and clean the shrimp: Remove the vein that runs along the back of the shrimp using a sharp knife. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit or impurities.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and citrus juices not only enhances their taste but also tenderizes them. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for maximum flavor.
  • Use high-quality skewers: Choose skewers that are long enough to accommodate the shrimp comfortably without overcrowding them. Metal skewers are preferred as they conduct heat evenly and prevent the shrimp from sticking.
  • Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat: This ensures that the shrimp cook quickly and evenly without overcooking. Keep the grill lid closed as much as possible to create a smoky, flavorful environment.
  • Turn the shrimp frequently: Use tongs to gently turn the shrimp every 1-2 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent them from burning.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and slightly firm: Overcooking will make the shrimp tough and rubbery. The shrimp should be cooked through but still retain a slight translucency in the center.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Grilled shrimp are best enjoyed hot off the grill. Serve them with your favorite accompaniments such as tropical fruit salad, grilled vegetables, or a tangy dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled shrimp with tropical fruit salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the succulent sweetness of shrimp with the refreshing tanginess of tropical fruits. The marinade infuses the shrimp with a delightful blend of spices and citrus, while the grilling process caramelizes the natural sugars in the fruit, creating a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise.

Related Topics