Here's an American classic, made more elegant with a full-flavored, summery salsa that's reminiscent of our favorite cold Spanish soup.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

4 medium yellow tomatoes (1 pound), seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Several dashes hot sauce, to taste
1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

1. Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, chives, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and hot sauce in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.
2. Mix shrimp, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cook the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp with the salsa in martini glasses or bowls.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 131 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 168 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 20 g protein; 2 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 681 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (130% daily value), Iron (25% dv), Potassium (19% dv), Folate (15% dv).
Exchanges: 2 vegetable; 2 1/2 very lean meat; 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings.

TIP: To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the salsa (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

I served this shrimp cocktail in martini glasses at a wine dinner for friends and it was a hit! We paired it with Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2004.

, San Antonio, TX

How is this heart healthy? Shrimp is VERY high in cholesterol.

DJ, Chicago, IL

Yes, but it's HDL - "healthy" cholesterol. Eat up!! No Fat!

Faithe, Port Isabel, TX