Corn and Shrimp Salsa

Corn and Shrimp Salsa is a light and nutritious appetizer to enjoy all summer long. Avocado, tomatoes, and jicama make it fresh and delicious. It‘s also an easy make-ahead dish for any occasion.

This salsa is loaded with shrimp and a whole lot of freshness. It was originally published on the blog years ago. I finally got around to replacing the original low-resolution photos with new ones, and I’m excited to reintroduce them to you! Enjoy!

I have a husband who actually wants to grocery shop with me. Unfortunately, he is a pushover for frozen shrimp sales. He is easily tempted to buy them on the spot “just in case” we didn’t already have a two-pound bag at home. Inevitably, we always have a lot more shrimp than we need.

Luckily, I am a fan of crustaceans. I love battered and deep-fried shrimp, shrimp boil, shrimp scampi, baked stuffed shrimp, coconut shrimp…anything shrimp. All are tasty but usually caloric. So when I want a healthy option for the stockpile of shrimp in the freezer, adding them to corn salsa is a perfect option.

I enjoy a little bit of heat, and the addition of jalapeño pepper adds a little kick. Use the white ribs and the seeds for spicier salsa. Feel free to leave out the pepper altogether (but don’t!) if you’re not a heat fan.

Salsa is essentially made of fruit and vegetables, which makes it a wholesome bowl of goodness. Of course, it is best with nachos or tortillas, which unfortunately aren’t all that wholesome (use multigrain for fiber benefit). This salsa is also delicious atop fish or chicken. Or, do what I do and eat it straight out of the bowl! 

Recommended supplies:

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• If you need to devein the shrimp, this shrimp cleaner and deveiner will help the job go faster.
• This is a highly rated nonstick skillet for cooking shrimp. It is also PFOA-free and induction-compatible.

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Corn and Shrimp Salsa

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Mixing Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers Recipe Keys: V Vegetable P Pescatarian

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 17 minutesServings:6 Servings

Description

Corn and Shrimp Salsa is a light and nutritious appetizer to enjoy all summer long. Avocado, tomatoes, and jicama make it fresh and delicious. It’s also an easy make-ahead dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/8 teaspoon salt for shrimp
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper for shrimp
• 1 1/2 cups corn (freshly cooked, defrosted frozen, or drained canned corn) 
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, to taste
• 3/4 cup diced jicama
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper (more or less depending on the heat level desired), finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ripe but not overly soft avocado (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• juice of 3 medium limes

Instructions

1. Place oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Season shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Add to skillet and cook until pink on the outside and opaque inside, about 1 minute per side, depending on the size of the shrimp. Remove from skillet. Chop into small pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients (add 3/4 of the lime juice at first, then add more if needed to taste). Toss gently to combine. You should allow the mixture to rest for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve with tortillas, crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette. 

Note

• Use ribs (the white parts) and seeds in jalapeño for spicier salsa.
• Go as light or as heavy as you like on the cilantro. 

Keywords:Appetizer, Salsa, Corn and Shrimp

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