Fresh Seafood Salsa

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the ocean with this Fresh Seafood Salsa, a refreshing and nutrient-packed recipe that effortlessly combines tender shrimp, succulent lump crab meat, and a medley of colorful, crisp vegetables. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, zesty red onion, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeño, this salsa is brought together with a tangy citrus dressing made from fresh lime and orange juice. Perfectly balanced with the brightness of cilantro and a hint of olive oil, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light appetizer, a topping for grilled fish, or a unique accompaniment to crunchy tortilla chips. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that’s both healthy and irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
• 150 grams Lump crab meat
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium Avocado (diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
• 2 medium Lime (juiced)
• 1 medium Orange (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by chopping the cooked shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Add the lump crab meat to the bowl, ensuring there are no large shells remaining.

Step 3

3. Next, mix in the diced cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and diced avocado.

Step 4

4. Add the chopped cilantro and finely chopped jalapeño for a burst of freshness and spice.

Step 5

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the citrus dressing over the seafood mixture and gently fold everything together, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 7

7. Once everything is combined, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 8

8. Transfer the seafood salsa to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

9. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, over grilled fish, or as a refreshing appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1036.3

Total Fat 55.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 470.0mg	0%
Sodium 3485.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 83.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.8mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 3152.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 24.0%