Fresh Seafood Salsa
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the ocean with this Fresh Seafood Salsa, a refreshing and nutrient-packed recipe that effortlessly combines tender shrimp, succulent lump crab meat, and a medley of colorful, crisp vegetables. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, zesty red onion, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeño, this salsa is brought together with a tangy citrus dressing made from fresh lime and orange juice. Perfectly balanced with the brightness of cilantro and a hint of olive oil, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light appetizer, a topping for grilled fish, or a unique accompaniment to crunchy tortilla chips. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that’s both healthy and irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
- 150 grams Lump crab meat
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 medium Lime (juiced)
- 1 medium Orange (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by chopping the cooked shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the lump crab meat to the bowl, ensuring there are no large shells remaining.
3. Next, mix in the diced cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and diced avocado.
4. Add the chopped cilantro and finely chopped jalapeño for a burst of freshness and spice.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the citrus dressing over the seafood mixture and gently fold everything together, being careful not to mash the avocado.
7. Once everything is combined, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
8. Transfer the seafood salsa to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, over grilled fish, or as a refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3485 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.6 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 3153 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
