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Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 24, 2010
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Toss together this heavenly mix of tender shrimp, tropical fruits and distinctive cilantro.

Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (with tails left on)
  • 1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 cup small fresh strawberries, halved
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large nonmetal bowl, mix vinegar, oil, honey, lemon juice and salt. Stir in chopped cilantro. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    To serve, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Arrange shrimp on large platter. Add avocado, mango and strawberries to marinade; toss to coat. Surround shrimp with avocado, mango and strawberries. Drizzle some of the reserved marinade over top; discard remaining marinade. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with decorative toothpicks or cocktail forks.

Nutrition

140 Calories
5g Total Fat
16g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
145mg
49%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
5g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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