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Mexican Cola cured Shrimp on spiced yams & grilled pineapple salsa

4 ea U12 sized Shrimp, cleaned & peeled
2 bottles Mexican cola
2 ea yams, sliced
1 t ancho chili powder
salt & pepper
olive oil
1 pineapple, grilled
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced fine
1 ea green onion, chopped
10 basil leaves, chiffonade cut
3 T Key Lime juice
1 T olive oil

method:

in sauce pot, reduce cola on medium low heat by half.  once cooled a bit, pour over shrimp.  season yams with oil, salt, pepper & ancho.  roast in 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through & toasty brown on top.  slice & grill pineapple, dice.  in bowl, combine pineapple, red pepper, onions, basil, juice & 1 T olive oil.  saute shrimp & serve on top of spiced yams.  finish with grilled pineapple salsa & a drizzle of remaining cola over top.