Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp With Fruit

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"Look no further! Guests will gather around these jazzed shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 lbs large shrimp, with tails shelled devained and cooked
• 1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup small fresh strawberries, halved
• fresh cilantro stem

directions

1. In large nonmetal bowl, combine vinegar, oil, honey, lemon juice and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped cilantro. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
2. 2. To serve, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Arrange shrimp on large platter. Add avocado, mango and strawberries to marinade; toss to coat. Surround shrimp with avocado, mango and strawberries. Drizzle some of the reserved marinade over top; discard remaining marinade. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with decorative toothpicks or cocktail forks.