Grilled Shrimp With Apple-Chipotle Salsa

I love shrimp.  They are quick and easy to cook, so low in calories and so high in protein.  Dust them in a slightly spicy mixture, toss them on the grill and serve with this quick and easy salsa recipe for a tasty meal.

Ingredients:

Tip! - Prepare the salsa at least one hour ahead.

For the salsa:

• ½ cup apples diced
• ¼ cup red onion diced
• ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of dried chipotle pepper
• Mix all of the salsa ingredient in a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.

 For the spice mix:

• 6 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more if you like some real heat)

And, - finally!

• 12 ounces of raw shrimp peeled, deveined and butter flied

Directions:

1. Combine spice mix ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Lightly dust shrimp with the spice mix
3. Preheat grill to medium high
4. Brush grill rack with oil or spray
5. Cook shrimp until pink, about 1 minute per side

 Serve the shrimp with salsa and enjoy.

Nutritional info:

Makes 4 servings each with around

• 155 calories and
• 18 grams protein.