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    Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

    By Julia | Updated: Jul 04, 2023 | Published: May 07, 2013 | 20 Comments

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    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.

    Southwestern shrimp with pineapple salsa

     

    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.

    Southwestern shrimp with pineapple salsa

    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!

    Southwestern shrimp with pineapple salsa

    Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
    4.67 from 3 votes

    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.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Southwestern
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 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
    • ½ cup corn , from the can, rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup tomato , chopped in small cubes
    • ¼ cup red onion , minced
    • ¼ 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
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sage
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions 

    Pineapple Salsa:

    • 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:

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

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    302
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    285
    mg
    95
    %
    Sodium
     
    1032
    mg
    45
    %
    Potassium
     
    463
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    28
    g
    56
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    575
    IU
    12
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    52.8
    mg
    64
    %
    Calcium
     
    190
    mg
    19
    %
    Iron
     
    3.9
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Nikhil @ Allmyrecipe

      March 26, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Wowww.... Wonderful shrimp recipe, lovveedd it.. Thanks for sharing it.. Will try it surely.

      Reply
    2. susan

      August 01, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Just love this recipe! I'm addicted to it! thanks Julia for posting!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 05, 2013 at 10:54 pm

        So glad to hear that! I am addicted to tropical fruit salsa and seafood as well. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Barb

      May 10, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Just beautiful! and looks so delicious!

      Reply
    4. sally @ sallys baking addiction

      May 09, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      I love shrimp and am always looking for new ways to eat it! Pineapple salsa sounds amazing right now!

      Reply
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