Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro, and yummy spicy shrimp that packs a punch into all your Mexican dishes.

Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro and yummy spicy shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.

Today my daughter whipped up a batch of her Shrimp Pico De Gallo.  We were both hungry for shrimp and I had some tomatoes ripening in the window seal so she suggested a little Mexican for lunch! Yes, I love having someone cook for me, especially someone who is as good at it as she is.  She is a product of Food Network, choosing to watch it over Barney when she was only two.

Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro and yummy spicy shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.

Ok, so here is a funny thing about pico de gallo, the translation from English to Spanish literally means rooster’s beak! So for the sake of not grossing out my guest when I serve it, I’ll call it by its Spanish name.

Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro and yummy spicy shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.

My favorite part about pico de gallo’s flavor is the base recipe consists of all fresh raw ingredients. The key to a full-flavored recipe is to use fresh cilantro, not dried.  Here’s a tip, I find it easier to cut it with kitchen scissors instead of chopping with a knife. Also, I like to freeze any leftover cilantro I have. I just wash it, pull off all the big stems then stuff it in a sandwich-size ziplock bag.  When I need to use it in a recipe, I just take scissors and cut off from the frozen leaves what I need. It’s not as good as fresh, but much better than dried.

Shrimp Pico De Gallo in small bowl
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Shrimp Pico De Gallo

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro and yummy spicy shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.

Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and tails cut off
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Tony Cacciatore seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced finely
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons, diced, fresh packed jar jalapeno peppers
  • 2 whole limes, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups cilantro, chopped small

Instructions
 

  • Heat canola oil over medium heat, toss in raw peeled shrimp.
  • Sprinkle with Tony Cacciatore seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes or until done.
  • Chop shrimp then place in a mixing bowl
  • Add onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, lime juice and cilantro. Salt to taste
  • Toss until well mixed, chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Appetizer
Author: Gina Dickson
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