Menu planning can be tough. You find a few dishes that you’re comfortable with, and before you know it an entire month has gone by and all you’ve eaten are the same handful of meals. No wonder you’re bored! You’re stuck in a food rut!

That’s why I like to let my grocery store make my purchasing decisions for me. Well some of them anyway. When I grocery shop I like to cruise the store for the sales. If there is a whole food on sale, I like to bring it home and see what I can make with it. This is a good way to try new foods, new recipes and keep things fresh (no pun intended).

Last week, while dropping my usual items into my cart, I noticed that there was a big sale on shrimp. Shrimp is usually pretty pricey by my standards, so I took advantage and added this delicacy to my pile of goods. I also had a coupon for a free pineapple so I went home with my creative juices flowing for a dish that would include pineapple and shrimp. The weather in Asheville felt like summer and this dish includes the cooling and lighter foods that we crave in warmer temperatures.

 

The pineapple salsa is a great side to pair with the lime-marinated shrimp. Place everything on a bed of steamed Swiss chard and you’re ready to go!

 

 

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cup pineapple, finely chopped

½ cup, red pepper chopped

¼ cup orange pepper, chopped

½ cup onion, finely chopped

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

¼ cup Orange Juice

½ teaspoon chili powder

1 can black beans

Salt & Pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well with spoon

Place bowl in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving

Marinated Shrimp – for 20-25 shrimp

Ingredients:

¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive oil

Juice of 2 limes

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

¼ teaspoon minced ginger

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon tumeric

 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well with spoon

Place shrimp into plastic bag or container with a tight lid

Pour marinade into bag / container and evenly coat shrimp

Allow to shrimp to marinade for 15-20 minutes

Place greased pan on medium heat

Add shrimp to pan until cooked

Posted on 04/11/10 3:14 PM
Filed as Asheville, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Wheat Free
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