Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Refreshing and citrusy! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups rotini pasta
• ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
• ½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches from the coals. On a gas grill, place the setting to high. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Toss the cooked noodles with the salsa. Arrange the shrimp on the pasta and serve.