This is a follow-up post to the Langostino Rolls or Sliders. Because I had a pound of langostino left over from the 2 pound bag that I had bought, I decided to make some salsa. This is NOT ceviche. Ceviche is made by allowing the acid from lemons or limes to ‘cook’ raw seafood such as shrimp, scallops, fish, etc. This is a salsa, made from previously cooked langostino.
After I got the spices and seasonings correct, I went into an “Oh my gosh, oh my gosh. Oh my gosh this is so good” mode. I was ridiculous. Thank heavens writing this post was more important to me at the time than eating the salsa. My husband called up the stairs from the kitchen and asked if I wanted him put the rest of it in the refrigerator. “YES!!!” I hollered around a mouthful of salsa and chips back down to him.
I am imagining that this would make outstanding seafoodish nachos, too. I’ll get back to you on that one later.
This salsa could just as easily be made with cooked salad shrimp or larger shrimp that has been chopped into smaller pieces. If using shrimp, please, please, please DO NOT use the canned shrimp. Fresh is so much better.
For other recipes on this site using langostino please see:
Langostino (or Shrimp) Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pound langostino or salad shrimp, rough chopped
- 4 roma-style tomatoes, seeded and small diced
- 1/2 purple onion, small diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, chopped fine (seeded if you want less heat)
- juice from 2 fresh limes
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, important ingredient - adds lots of smokey flavor and some heat
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips or chips of choice.
You may also like:
Langostino Rolls or Sliders
Mediterranean Langostino Pasta
Soy Grilled Mahi Mahi with Korean Dipping Sauce
What a colorful and beautiful salsa. I could eat the whole bowl and not feel any guilt. 🙂 Happy Sunday~ Ramona
Wow, that looks sooooo good! Pretty as well as delicious.
You are making me crave some seafood!! Oh man. You take some seriously great food pictures.
Ramona–yep. It’s pretty much a guiltless recipe! Woohoo!
Susan–Thank you!
Jenna–LOL. Don’t you hate food cravings when you don’t have what you want in the house? Thanks for the compliments.
oh that looks so very wonderful! Can’t wait to try it out on the family I cook for. Thank you so very muh for sharing. Love your blog….
Adele–thank you so much! And welcome!
I make a similar recipe but add diced up avocado to it. It is great with good quality tortilla chips.
Todd, avocado would be a great addition. Ditto on the good quality tortilla chips.
I made the above recipe and put it on Endive! WHOA!!!
Now that sounds like a great idea! ~Terri