Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa
Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa brings juicy, spice-dusted shrimp together with a smoky salsa of blistered tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño. The bright lime and cilantro finish balances heat and freshness for a lively bite. Serve as a party appetizer or a light dinner with warm tortillas or rice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Gently stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate while you make the salsa.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until the tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
- 3
Cut the tops off the tomatoes and discard them. Halve the jalapeno, scrape off the skin, and discard the seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins.
- 4
Put the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add the lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add the cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
- 5
Place the shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.
- Calories 153.29 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 15.88 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 9.41 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.25 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.96 mg High 56%
- Sodium 874.79 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 185.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 54.05 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 22.86 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Tex Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 153.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa healthy?
- Grilled Tex-Mex Shrimp with Charred Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 153.29 calories and 15.88 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 874.79 mg (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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