Recipe: Island Kabobs with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Yield: 4 servings

• 2 ripe, firm bananas, peeled, each cut into 6 pieces
• 12 chunks of pineapple
• 16 extra large or jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1 green or red bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 ripe banana, peeled and diced
• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp cilantro or mint, chopped
• 1 green onion, minced
• 2 to 3 tsp jalapeño pepper, minced

Cooking Directions

Thread 12 banana pieces, pineapple, shrimp and bell pepper pieces onto skewers.

Whisk together lime juice, oil and allspice in small bowl. Brush 2 tablespoons over kabobs. 

Combine remaining marinade with diced banana, mango, cilantro/mint, green onion and jalapeno pepper place in a serving dish.

Grill kabobs over medium high heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or until the shrimp are opaque. Arrange the kabobs on top of the salsa.

Suggested Wine Pairings

Wyndham 2007 Bin 222 Chardonnay

Joie Farm 2010 A Noble Blend

Henkell N/V Trocken Rosé

Recipe and photo source: dole.com/bananas