Best 6 Spicy Shrimp Salsa Recipes

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Spicy shrimp salsa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or even a side dish. It is made with fresh shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos, and is seasoned with a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Spicy shrimp salsa is a great way to add a little bit of heat to your next meal, and it is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, so even beginner cooks can whip it up in no time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large shrimp
1 cup pineapple, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small tomato, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and devein. Set aside. In bowl combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in separate bowl combine pineapple, tomato, and onion and parsley. Drizzle on remaining oil and mix together. Remove shrimp from marinade and grill, broil or cook in cast iron pan until shrimp are pink. Plate and top with salsa.

SPICY SHRIMP SALSA



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Radishes add a wonderful crunch to this colorful salsa that is also superb over grilled fish. There's just enough jalapeno to give flavor without much of the heat. -Mary Beth Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 radishes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS



SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS image

Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the shrimp tacos
2-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined
3 tablespoons high-quality tequila
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 whole-wheat tortillas
For the mango-pineapple salsa
1 large ripe mango, chopped
1/4 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt, to taste
For the spicy black beans
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 14-ounce can black beans
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. To make the shrimp tacos: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the cumin and red pepper flakes, and let the flavors blend together. Add the shrimp and toss. Carefully add the tequila and flambé. Season with salt and add the dried chipotle powder. Once shrimp are cooked, add the chopped cilantro and toss. 2. In a separate nonstick skillet over low heat, heat a whole-wheat tortilla until pliable, about 2 minutes on each side. 3. Plate one tortilla per person and serve three shrimp in each taco. 4. To make the spicy black beans: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic clove. Sweat the onions for about 2 minutes. Add the cumin and the black beans. Stir and add the red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 5. To make the mango-pineapple salsa: Peel the mango and chop into small dice and place in a bowl. Chop the yellow and red bell peppers and add them to the bowl with the mango. Add the drained pineapple tidbits and chopped red onion and toss together. Squeeze some lime juice over and toss. Add the chopped cilantro, salt to taste, and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP, SPICY MANGO BASIL SALSA, LIME JASMINE RICE



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Make and share this Spicy Coconut Shrimp, Spicy Mango Basil Salsa, Lime Jasmine Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandy6488

Categories     Coconut

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 mango, peeled and finely diced
3 scallions, sliced
2 basil leaves, julienned
1 lime, juice of
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 fresh jalapeno, sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 lime, zest of
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup basil, torn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pepper
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 cup jasmine rice
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lime, zest of

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Make up to a day in advance. Keep covered in the refrigerator.
  • For the shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine jalapenos, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime zest, coconut milk, basil, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, refridgerated.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. You don't need any kind of oil. Use tongs or a fork to remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in an even layer in the pan, reserving the marinade.
  • Cook the shrimp until well browned on each side, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving plate.
  • Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour over the cooked shrimp and serve with Lime Jasmine Rice and Mango Salsa.
  • Put the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and gently simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the lime zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.8, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 1677.4, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 19.6, Protein 31

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large shrimp
1 cup pineapple, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
1 small tomato, diced
½ cup olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Set aside. In bowl combine the lemon juice, ¼ cup of the olive oil, the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and stir to coat. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl combine the pineapple, tomato and onion and parsley. Drizzle on the remaining oil and mix together. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill, broil or cook in a cast iron pan until the shrimp are pink. Plate and top with salsa.

SPICY SWEET SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple, delicious and quick dish! -Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (31-40 per pound)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; cover and keep warm., While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on high until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes., For salsa, toss pineapple with red pepper, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper., Once sauce has reduced, stir in shrimp and return just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice mixture and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, plump shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Be sure to devein the shrimp before cooking to remove the digestive tract.
  • For a spicier salsa, use hotter peppers or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy shrimp salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its fresh, zesty flavor and just the right amount of heat, this salsa is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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