Shrimp and Papaya Salsa
Sweet papaya, chopped shrimp, onions, and jalapeno give you all the great tastes of summer. This recipe feeds a crowd, great for summertime cookouts!
Servings: 12
Calories: 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp partially frozen, pre-cooked and peeled
- 1 papaya (about 1 pound) peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper ,seeded and diced
- ½ red onion ,diced
- 1 jalapeno ,seeded and finely diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro ,chopped
- juice of one large navel orange
- coarse salt ,to taste
Instructions
- Remove the tails from the shrimp and chop. It's easy to do this if the shrimp are still partially frozen, then place in a colander to drain. Pat dry before adding to the salsa.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced papaya, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add the chopped shrimp, salt, and juice from a navel orange, stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Can be made up to a day ahead, waiting until 4 hours before serving to add the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 79mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 23.3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.9mg