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    Home » Appetizers » Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa

    Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa

    Published: Dec 3, 2015 · Modified: Dec 27, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    Succulent Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa. Showstopper appetizer, super easy to make!

    This succulent Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa is easy to make. Just slice an avocado, top with fresh salsa, and add some grilled chili lime shrimp or prawns. Paleo.
    Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa.

    This Chili Lime Shrimp appetizer is SO good and SO simple to prepare. If you make fresh salsa in advance, you can assemble this appetizer quickly just before serving. Or to make it even easier, use store-bought fresh salsa or pico de gallo from your deli. Then all you have to do is slice an avocado, top it with a scoop of  fresh salsa and add grilled chili lime shrimp or prawns.

    The older I get, the less I know.

    But I learned a lot today. Mostly I learned that there is a LOT that I don't know about fishing boats. I spent the morning wandering the docks with the cutest little 3-year-old boy imaginable, attempting to answer his constant "Why?" questions. You've been there, amiright? I don't know all the different types of fishing boats. I'm not exactly sure what all the different traps are for. I don't know what "that red thing" is.

    He finally gave up on me and kept himself amused by mentally sorting the boats into those "who look after their boat" and "those who don't look after their boat" based on the amount of bottom growth on their hulls.
    Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa and Avocado.
    It was a humbling experience not being able to answer his questions. But afterward, I stopped in at the local seafood store to pick up some local spot prawns and I was back in my comfort zone, in a shop full of sustainable, locally-caught salmon, cod, crabs, mussels, shrimp, and prawns, dreaming up recipes to create and share with you! I do know how to clean and debeard mussels, the best method for shelling prawns, and the most efficient way to remove the pin bones from salmon.Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa. As I was making this grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa appetizer, I realized that it was slightly similar to my Bacon-Wrapped Prawn Crostini that I posted in the summer, but this one is gluten-free. Mild and creamy avocado contrasts perfectly with piquant salsa and spicy shrimp.
    Fresh Salsa or Pico de Gallo for Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa appetizer.
    And now I'm off to google seine boats and trollers so I'll be prepared to answer all those tough questions next time. Did I mention he's only three?

    3 Steps to Make Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa

    1. Chop and combine ingredients for salsa (or use store-bought)
    2. Slice avocado and arrange on plates.
    3. Top with salsa and grilled shrimp and serve.
    Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa. Easy but impressive appetizer, easily assembled on sliced avocado with a dollop of fresh salsa.

    Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa

    This succulent Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa is easy to make. Just slice an avocado, top with fresh salsa, and add some grilled chili lime shrimp.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    Fresh Salsa Ingredients

    • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and finely chopped
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion (red or white)
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • juice of ½ lime
    • sea salt, to taste

    Chili Lime Shrimp Ingredients

    • 12 large shrimp or prawns
    • 2 teaspoon oil or butter
    • 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
    • juice of ½ lime
    • 2 avocados

    Instructions

    • Prepare the fresh salsa by chopping and combining all salsa ingredients (or pulse in a food processor, being careful not to overprocess)
    • Halve the avocados, remove the flesh, carefully slice and fan out on each of 4 small plates.
    • Top each with ¼ cup of fresh salsa.
    • Heat oil in a skillet, add shrimp, chili flakes and lime juice. Cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp are no longer transparent. Remove and arrange on top of the fresh salsa and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 27.5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 207 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 45mg15%
    Sodium 155mg7%
    Potassium 531mg15%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 640IU13%
    Vitamin C 27.5mg33%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Succulent Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp with Fresh Salsa.

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    1. Paula

      October 23, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      I make these often when we have fresh shrimp. Love this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Kim | Mom Can I Have That?

      December 08, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      I think these appetizers look and sound amazing. So glad you got back to the familiar and gifted us with this recipe. Enjoy the little one when you see him again!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 08, 2015 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks Kim! They received rave reviews at our dinner party. So easy--I'll be making them again soon.

        Reply

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