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Saltgrass Steakhouse Boiled Shrimp and Avocado Salsa

A fresh, light appetizer inspired by ceviche but made with perfectly cooked shrimp. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for entertaining!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion chopped fine
  • 2/3 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
  • 2/3 cup loosely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons or more of finely diced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

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  1. Boil shrimp in water just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from boiling water and allow, shrimp to cool. Chop half of the shrimp into small pieces. 
  2. In a medium sized bowl combine tomatoes, red onions, yellow onions, chili sauce, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, avocado, and salt. Stir to combine. Add half of the shrimp to the vegetable mixture. 
  3. If desired you can place the remaining shrimp on top for decoration or you can stir all of the shrimp into the salsa. Serve with chips. Heinz chili sauce is sold in most grocery stores. It is sold near the cocktail sauce. Personally, I like to add extra cooked shrimp and avocado to this salsa.

Notes

  • For the best texture and flavor, ensure that the shrimp are not overcooked—they should be just pink and opaque. I recommend adding the avocado just before serving to maintain its color and texture. While the recipe calls for a quarter pound of shrimp, I often double the amount for a more substantial appetizer. The salsa actually improves after about 30 minutes in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld. However, the avocado is best when fresh, so it's best not to prepare it too far in advance.

Nutrition Information

Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 1675mg (70%) Potassium 606mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 725IU (15%) Vitamin C 34.1mg (38%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126

% Daily Value*

Calories 126kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1675mg 70%
Potassium 606mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 725IU 15%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 38%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.