Grilled Shrimp Salsa

1 pound medium shrimp

2 tomato, diced

1/2 onion ,diced

1/3 cup lime juice

1 avocado , cut into small cubes (optional)

2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 jalapeño coarsely chopped, with seeds

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

In a medium size bowl mix tomato, avocado,onion, lime juice, cumin, coriander, jalapeño, and olive oil. 

Season shrimp with salt & pepper, thread them onto skewers, and grill over a medium-hot fire for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until opaque throughout. 

Dice and mince shrimp and mix well with other salsa ingredients, season with salt & pepper as needed, toss in and mix with fresh coriander. Let sit for 15-30 minutes.

Serve over grilled swordfish

Russ:

To make this mediterranean vs tropical, omit teh avocado and replace lime with wine vinegar, the cilantro with parsley ,the jalapeno with crushed red pepper and the cumino with oregano

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