Garlic Shrimp with Mango Avocado Salsa

Shrimp

• 1 pound shrimp, 21-25 count, peeled & deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salsa

• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

For the shrimp, mix the garlic, olive oil and cayenne in a bowl. Add the shrimp and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Combine all of the salsa ingredients and allow mixture to sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour to meld flavors.

Just before serving, sear shrimp in marinade in a preheated skillet over medium heat approximately 2 minutes per side. Serve shrimp topped w/salsa.

Brown rice with black beans make a nice accompaniment to this dish.