Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa – fresh and bright in color, this dish is full of anti-oxidants, fiber, and other nutrients. The shrimp is cooked in Southwestern spices: cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic, plus salt and pepper. The pineapple salsa is simply delicious – made with pineapple, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, cilantro and lime juice.

Yes, I have a lot of fresh pineapple at my disposal right now. This is the second time this week I am making a recipe using pineapple – and I don’t mind it in the least! I love fresh pineapple!!! I could snack on plain pineapple all day long, but I also like to use it as an ingredient to enhance recipes, such as making this pineapple salsa with Southwestern shrimp.

I love southwestern flavors and I love seafood – the two concepts I combine in this simple recipe. The shrimp is coated in Southwestern spices: cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic, plus salt and pepper. It is cooked on the stove top on high heat for a short time – I don’t want to overcook the shrimp! It can also be grilled, but this is a weeknight dish for me, so I don’t have time for the grill.

The pineapple salsa is simply delicious! Fresh and bright in color, it’s full of anti-oxidants, fiber, and other nutrients. I have a hard time staying away from it, so usually very little of this salsa makes it to the actual dinner table, and I simply have to make a double batch. You might have to double the salsa recipe – it’s too addicting!

Placing shrimp spiced up in southwestern spices on top of pineapple salsa creates a pure delight! And it only takes about 30 minutes (maximum 40 minutes) to throw everything together! Perfect weeknight dish for seafood lovers!

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Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa - fresh and bright in color, this dish is full of anti-oxidants, fiber, and other nutrients. The shrimp is cooked in Southwestern spices: cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic, plus salt and pepper. The pineapple salsa is simply delicious - made with pineapple, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, cilantro and lime juice.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Southwestern

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 302 kcal

Author: Julia

Ingredients

Ingredients for pineapple salsa:

• 2 cups pineapple , chopped in small cubes
• 1 cup black beans , from the can, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup corn , from the can, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup tomato , chopped in small cubes
• 1/4 cup red onion , minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for shrimp:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined, with tails still attached, if you want
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Pineapple Salsa:

1. Mix all chopped ingredients for pineapple salsa in a large bowl, add lime juice, add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let the juices combine together.

Southwestern Shrimp:

1. Mix salt, pepper, sage, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chili powder in a medium size bowl. Add shrimp to the bowl with spices and mix and toss to coat shrimp with spices.

2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Add shrimp, coated with spices, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until shrimp becomes red in color on each side. Remove pan from heat.

3. To serve, place a large scoop of pineapple salsa on each plate and top with the desired amount of shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 285mg 95%

Sodium 1032mg 43%

Potassium 463mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 11.5%

Vitamin C 64%

Calcium 19%

Iron 21.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.