Pico De Gallo Shrimp Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, Pico De Gallo Shrimp Salad is the perfect fusion of zesty pico de gallo and tender bites of shrimp. This light yet satisfying dish brings together juicy diced tomatoes, crisp red onions, aromatic cilantro, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing. Juicy shrimp, cooked until perfectly pink, soak up the bright flavors, while optional creamy avocado and crisp romaine lettuce make for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy shrimp salad is the ultimate go-to for a healthy lunch, a breezy weeknight dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it chilled for a burst of summertime freshness that’s low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups Tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 1 Jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 Avocado (diced, optional)
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped, optional for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and lightly salt it.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the pot, drain, and transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. After a few minutes, drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine to create the pico de gallo.
Chop the cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the pico de gallo mixture.
If using, gently fold in the diced avocado for added creaminess.
Serve the shrimp salad chilled, either on its own or over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce for added crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*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.
