Easy Zesty Shrimp Salsa

I’m excited to share this super easy recipe for zesty shrimp salsa you can make in about 5 minutes. It’s a wonderful light and healthy appetizer. I’ve also enjoyed it as a light lunch. Prepared salsa and cooked shrimp (not raw shrimp) is what keeps this recipe super quick and easy. 

For best results you’ll want to use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp (not canned). To stretch your shrimp dollar and add some crunch, add another ½ cup or salsa and ½ cup of chopped seeded cucumber. 

How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Easy Zesty Shrimp Salsa?

According to my calculations, each 3-tablespoon serving has 25 calories. To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

What Makes Salsa a Good Choice for Weight Watchers?

Salsa can be a good choice for people following a weight watchers diet for several reasons:

Low in Calories: Salsa is generally low in calories, making it a great addition to a weight loss diet. One tablespoon of salsa contains only about 5-10 calories, depending on the specific recipe.
High in Nutrients: Salsa is typically made with fresh vegetables and herbs, such as tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro. These ingredients are packed with nutrients like vitamins A and C, which can help support overall health.
Low in Fat: Salsa is usually made with little to no added fat, which can be helpful for weight watchers who are trying to reduce their overall fat intake.
Versatile: Salsa can be used in a variety of ways, from topping grilled chicken or fish to serving as a dip for vegetables. This makes it a versatile ingredient that can help add flavor to meals without adding excess calories. Here are some of my favorite WW Friendly Ways to use Salsa

More Weight Watchers Recipes Using Salsa

Skinny Salsa Meatloaf – Spice up your dinner with this fiber-rich, protein-packed salsa meatloaf. Crushed Fiber One cereal replaces the more traditional bread crumbs and does a great job holding this meatloaf together. Easily adjust the heat level with your favorite salsa and chili powder.

Cottage Cheese Baked Potato with Salsa – Have you ever had a cottage cheese baked potato with salsa? It’s one of those old standby ideas for a super-quick and easy lunch or dinner I got from Weight Watchers eons ago. And managed to forget until someone suggested it as a quick and easy lunch or dinner recently.

2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken – This simple, 2-ingredient Weight Watchers Friendly slow cooker salsa chicken recipe could NOT be easier. It’s one of my go-to recipes perfect for busy days.

Quick & Easy Chicken White Bean Salsa Soup – I got the idea for this simple chicken white bean salsa soup from a Weight Watchers friend. While chatting one day, I mentioned that I needed an idea for how to use up the remains of a recently purchased rotisserie chicken.

Shrimp Salsa Ingredients

1 cup prepared salsa (choose the spice level of your choice – mild, medium or spicy)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion (or finely chopped red onion or white onion)
1 tablespoon ketchup
Juice of ½ lime
½ cup cooked bay shrimp (also known as small shrimp or salad shrimp) pre-cooked shrimp (not raw shrimp) is what keeps this recipe super quick and easy. 

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients stir together the salsa, cilantro, green onion, ketchup and lime juice until well combined. Gently stir in the shrimp. Top with additional cilantro, if desired. 

How to Make Easy Shrimp Salsa Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, cilantro, green onion, ketchup and lime juice until well combined.

Step 3: Gently stir in the shrimp. Top with additional cilantro, if desired. 

Recipe Notes, Additions & Substitutions

Different Salsas – Vary this recipe with the use of different salsas as mild or spicy as you like. We love Pace medium salsa. Your favorite corn salsa, black bean salsa, fruit salsa or even salsa verde would be delicious.
Avocado Shrimp Salsa – Add ½ cup of chopped ripe avocado
Crunchy Shrimp Salsa – Add ½ cup chopped peeled and seeded cucumber

Serving Suggestions

Serve on slices of cucumber or endive leaves to keep this super light, healthy and low carb. Or with your favorite corn chips or tortilla chips. 

How to Store Leftover Salsa?

Leftover shrimp salsa should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. 

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Easy Zesty Shrimp Salsa

This is an awesomely simple, light, and refreshing salsa that goes great with tortilla chips, cucumber slices or endive leaves. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword easy zesty shrimp salsa
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 25kcal
Author Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

1 cup prepared salsa2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion1 tablespoon ketchup½ lime juiced½ cup cooked bay shrimp (also known as salad shrimp)

Instructions

Gather and prep your ingredients.
In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, cilantro, green onion, ketchup and lime juice until well combined.
Gently stir in the shrimp. Top with additional cilantro, if desired. 

Notes

Servings: 1-½ cups (8 3-tablespoon servings)

Recipe Notes, Additions & Substitutions

Different Salsas – Vary this recipe with the use of different salsas as mild or spicy as you like. We love Pace medium salsa. Your favorite corn salsa, black bean salsa, fruit salsa or even salsa verde would be delicious.
Avocado Shrimp Salsa – Add ½ cup of chopped ripe avocado
Crunchy Shrimp Salsa – Add ½ cup chopped peeled and seeded cucumber

Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

1 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 3tablespoons | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g

Recipe source: Eat What You Love Quick & Easy Cookbook by Marlene Koch

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

More Light & Healthy Salsa Recipes for Weight Watchers

Corn & Tomato Salsa
Skinny Fresh Strawberry Salsa
Simple Mango Salsa
WW Fresh Tomato Pico de Gallo
California Fresh Blender Salsa
Diana Kennedy’s Fresh Salsa Mexicana 

Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.

A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.

She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.

A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, you’re likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.

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