Today @ IK, we’re going light with a fresh, healthy salsa recipe.
Simple, easy, low-fat, and delicious. Which frees up my time to write the lighting post you all asked for!
Ok, this starts with one of my favorite go-to proteins for throwing together a quick, easy, delicious meal. Pre-cooked shrimp. You know how I love my shrimpies!
Rinse them well and set them aside.
Next, we’re going to add some fresh fruit and veggies with a pop of lime and some spice to jazz it up. You knew this post had to have kick, right?
I love fresh tomatoes, and on the vine tomatoes are one of my favorites! So juicy, red and ripe for the picking! Look how red and plump they are!
Absolutely love the lime too. The tartness makes my mouth water!
Squeezed just right. (p.s. Have I told you today that I love my lime crusher?)
Yes, I know that it’s orange and probably an orange crusher. But go with me on this, ok? I needed something bigger because they grow the limes big around here!
Onions. Lots and lots of those.
Orange, green and purple? This is starting to look like a real party!
Then, we’ll add some cilantro.
And finally, our very favorite part, the jalapenos. Hot, hot, hot!
I’m getting excited now! Throw it all together (p.s. please read all the ingredients, because there’s a few more in there…like protein-rich black beans!)
Wahlah! Salsa in cups.
Delicious, light, healthy and perfect as an appetizer when served with scooping blue chips!
Enjoy!
Low-Fat Shrimp Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 on-the-vine tomatoes diced
- 6 tablespoons red onion diced
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
- 2 jalapenos diced (approximately 6 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 teaspoon granulated salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound cooked peeled shrimp, tails off, rinsed, and diced
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, red onion, black beans, jalapenos, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cilantro and gently toss.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least one hour.
- Serve.
- Suggestion: Serve with scooping blue chips.
Recipe adapted from Skinny Taste @ Skinny Shrimp Salsa.
Low-Fat Skinny Shrimp Salsa
Johlene says
Sounds really good and healthy!! Love the photos too!! Xx
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene! It certainly is healthy – tastes good too! Have a wonderful week!
marcie says
I LOVE salsas, Kristi, and this shrimp version looks incredible! I love fresh, fast, and easy. 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie – this one’s super quick and easy. And so healthy. Triple (or quadruple) threat!
Juliana says
This look so good Kristi…light and refreshing…I love all the flavors in this shrimp salsa.
Hope you are having a fabulous week 😀
Kristi says
Thanks Juliana! So glad you like it! I hope you have a beautiful week too!
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
This looks so healthy and fresh!! YUM!!
Kristi says
Thanks Cailee! Have a great week!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love salsa and I love shrimp! What a great appetizer 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Christin! I love shrimp and salsas too – so quick for an easy app! Have a great weekend!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
What a great appetizer, Kristie! I love how it is light and refreshing!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley – it reminds me of a great summer appetizer to share on a sunny patio! Have a great weekend!
Kelly says
This looks so fresh and light! Love the fact that everything is so colorful and bright. What a great appetizer Kristi:)
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! It was really light – it will be great for summer with nice glass of wine! Have a wonderful weekend!
Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot says
This looks so delicious! It’s right up my alley. I need to try this!! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Danielle! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Kristiiiiii!!!!!!! these little salsa cups are sooooo cute!!!! I’ve only recently started eating shrimps and I am totally addicted to them!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to try these! And those tomatoes!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O Sooooooo pretty and red and shiny. I just want to bite into it! Love the spicy kick from the jalapenos!!!!!!!!!!
Kristi says
Samina, you make me laugh every time you visit! {Hugs!} Have a beautiful weekend my friend!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
What a fresh and delicious looking salsa!! I love me some salsa 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley – I love salsa too! Have a great weekend yourself!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Salsa is my favorite thing, and your version looks so fresh and healthy. Umm, can you fall in love with a salsa? I think I just did oops.
Kristi says
Hahahaha! You make me laugh Consuelo! I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Jess says
Looks so delicious- love the fresh flavours and all the colours! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Jess! I love colorful dishes! Have a wonderful week!