Grilled Shrimp, Red Pepper and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable or light olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 ears of corn
• 3 scallions, sliced
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
• Few drops of Tabasco sauce (as needed)
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
• Sprigs of cilantro to garnish
• 1 lime, quartered

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    387 calories; 16 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 29 grams protein; 182 milligrams cholesterol; 155 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat grill or broiler. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle them with a tablespoon of oil. Seed and devein the peppers, and cut them into quarters. Grill the shrimp until they are lightly charred and barely cooked (about a minute and a half on each side). Cool.
2. Meanwhile, put the peppers skin side down on the grill and char them. Put them in a paper bag for a few minutes; then scrape off their skins. Chop the shrimp and peppers into half-inch pieces. Set aside.
3. Shuck the corn and scrape off the kernels with a sharp knife. Put the corn in a bowl with the scallions. Add the cilantro leaves, lime juice, chili, garlic, Tabasco and remaining oil. Mix well. Add the shrimp and peppers and toss. Correct seasoning, adding more lime juice if necessary.
4. Divide the avocado slices among four plates, fanning them out to one side. Spoon the shrimp and corn salad next to the avocado, and garnish with cilantro and a lime quarter.