Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple and Basil

Recipe for grilled shrimp with pineapple and basil that are delicious. The flavor is unlike any other and they are excellent for Lent.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 20 shrimp, U-12, deveined, skinless, and with tails
  • salt, and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups white rice, prepared
  • 3 cups pineapple, in cubes (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 1 tablespoon basil, chopped (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 1 tablespoon spearmint, chopped (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeño chile, chopped (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 1/2 cups Splenda, Calorie-Free Sweetener, Granulated (for the pineapple and basil)
  • salt, and pepper to taste (for the pineapple and basil)
  • 70 grams achiote, (for the achiote)
  • 2 tomatoes, guajillo, cut into quarters (for the achiote)
  • 1 guajillo chile, deveined and seedless (for the achiote)
  • 1 clove garlic, (for the achiote)
  • 1/4 onions, (for the achiote)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar, (for the achiote)
Preparation
30 mins
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  • For the Pineapple and Basil: mix all the ingredients and let sit for about an hour.
  • For the achiote: Boil the garlic, onion, tomatoes, guajillo chili, and blend with vinegar and achiote. Strain; leave on the heat for about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the shrimp with the achiote until well coated and sauté in a pan with hot olive oil.

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