Southwestern Salsa Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Chop red, green and jalapeño peppers using Food Chopper; place into large bowl. Add beans, corn, green onions and cilantro; mix gently.Pour dressing into small bowl. Zest lime using Zester/Scorer. Juice lime to measure 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice. Add lime zest, juice, garlic, salt and hot pepper sauce, if desired, to dressing; mix gently. Drizzle dressing over vegetables; toss gently to coat. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY SALSA ROLL

Steps:

• Sliced turkey roll stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese can be topped with salsa and is a breakfast that can be made ahead and warmed in 1 minute in a microwave oven before eating.
• Place turkey slices on a counter or plate and sprinkle each slice with cheese. Roll up slices and divide between 2 plates. Microwave each plate on high for 1 minute or until the cheese melts. If not using a microwave oven, place turkey rolls in a toaster oven or on a foil-lined tray under a broiler for 1 minute. Remove plates from microwave and spoon salsa over the top.

SOUTHWESTERN SALSA AND SPICY CORN CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine salsa, cilantro, scallion, and Southwestern marinade mix. Set aside.
• Working in batches, pour a single layer of chips on baking sheet. Very lightly coat with vegetable oil spray. Lightly sprinkle with taco seasoning. Bake for 5 minutes. Repeat until all chips are seasoned.
• Serve chips on a large platter with a bowl of the Southwestern Salsa.

CAJUN TILAPIA WITH SOUTHWESTERN SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and remove kernels when cool enough to handle.
• Combine corn kernels, avocado, tomato, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over top and season with salt and pepper. Store in the refrigerator until cold, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season tilapia on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
• Melt butter in a medium stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat; cook until just before butter begins to brown. Add tilapia and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Tilt the skillet and baste with the butter until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes. Remove fish from the skillet.
• Pour chicken broth into the pan and scrape the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Whisk in cream. Squeeze in another lime wedge, then taste and adjust for your desired level of tanginess. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
• Serve fish with cold salsa, adding cream sauce to both, if desired.

SOUTHWEST SALSA

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in large bowl. cover & chill 1-2 hours.

MEATLOAF...A LITTLE SOUTHWEST STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix the ground beef, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, salsa, ketchup, barbeque sauce, salt, pepper, and celery salt together in a bowl; transfer to a loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 1 hour.