Shrimp Sate with Pineapple Salsa

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers and 1/4 cup salsa)

Ingredients

SALSA:
3/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey

SATE
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
4 cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Prepare grill.

To prepare salsa, combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.

To prepare saté, combine mint, juice, salt, and chili powder in a large bowl; add shrimp, tossing gently to coat. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6-inch) skewers. Place shrimp on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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