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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    Last Updated: Jan 5, 2022

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    This avocado shrimp salsa is a winner! It’s filled with bright, fun flavors and a bunch of fresh and delicious ingredients like tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeños and cilantro. This fantastic appetizer is perfect to enjoy any day. And, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!  

    Avocado Shrimp Salsa in a grey bowl with corn chips and lime wedges on the side.

    Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    Let’s talk about this fantastic avocado shrimp salsa. Not many recipes have turned out as delightful as this one on the first try, but really that was to be expected given the fresh ingredients. This beautiful salsa has bright tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeños, juicy shrimp and fresh lime juice. 

    It is tasty, satisfying, incredibly easy to prepare and it’s ready in less than 20 minutes. Snack on this with a bunch of corn chips or serve at your next get together. Your guests are going to love it! 

    Ingredients for Avocado Shrimp Salsa in a large clear bowl.

    Ingredients for making avocado shrimp salsa recipe

    To make this salsa, we use our Pico de Gallo recipe as a base and just add additional ingredients from there. Here’s what you need: 

    For the Shrimp

    • Olive Oil - To cook the shrimp. You can also use butter if you wish.
    • Shrimp - I used raw medium shrimp. Make sure to clean and devein the shrimp before cooking. 
    • Paprika & Salt - Season the shrimp with a little salt and paprika to add a bit of a smoky flavor. 

    For the Salsa

    • All the Veggies - Avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño.
    • Herbs - Lots of cilantro.

    For the Flavor

    • Lime Juice - Freshly squeezed is best. 
    • Red Pepper Flakes - Adds a bit of a spicy kick. 
    • Salt & Pepper  - To taste. 
    Overhead shot of bowl filled with avocado shrimp salsa surrounded by a bunch of corn chips and lime wedges.

    How to Make Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    Making this salsa is so easy. First, you want to season your shrimp with a bit of paprika and salt. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat and cook shrimp of a few minutes on each side. Make sure to not overcook your shrimp or they’ll become chewy. Remove shrimp from the heat and let it cool. 

    While the shrimp cools, dice your veggies. Make sure that the onion and jalapeño are cut really small and roughly chop the cilantro. You can chop the shrimp as well if you wish. We left ours whole because it looks prettier. 😉

    Add all ingredients to a large bowl along with the fresh lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir all of the ingredients until mixed. 

    Bowl of salsa surrounded by a bunch of corn chips.

    Tips for Making the Perfect Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    • We do not recommend making this salsa ahead of time as it looks and tastes better when made fresh. To save time, chop the veggies the day prior, except the avocados, and store in airtight containers in the fridge. 
    • You can use cooked shrimp for this recipe. If using cooked shrimp, skip the steps about cooking the shrimp. 
    • When mixing the ingredients, make sure to do it carefully and do not stir too much. This will ensure that your avocado cubes stay whole and prevent it from turning into guacamole.
    • You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
    hand of a young woman dipping a corn chip into a bowl of salsa.

    How to Serve this Salsa

    Serve this salsa as a snack or appetizer with corn chips. You can also serve this salsa as a taco with corn tortillas, in a burrito, or as a topping for your favorite grilled meat or fish dish. 

    Other recipes you might like: 

    • Pico de Gallo
    • Strawberry Salsa
    • Avocado Cilantro Dressing
    • Mexican Grilled Corn Salad (Esquites)
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    Avocado Shrimp Salsa

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time18 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 287kcal
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 1 vote
    A tortilla chip being dipped into the spicy shrimp salsa.
    This avocado shrimp salsa is a winner! It’s filled with bright, fun flavors and a bunch of fresh and delicious ingredients like tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeños and cilantro. This fantastic appetizer is perfect to enjoy any day. And, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned and deveined
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
    • 3 tomatoes, diced
    • ½ cup red onion, diced
    • 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
    • ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning shrimp
    • ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Make sure to not overcook your shrimp or they’ll become chewy. Remove shrimp from the heat and let it cool.
    • Toss the shrimp, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro together in a large bowl.
    • Squeeze fresh lime juice and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything to combine.
    • Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, nachos, enchiladas, carne asada or your favorite fish dish.

    NOTES

    • We do not recommend making this salsa ahead of time as it looks and tastes better when made fresh. To save time, chop the veggies the day prior, except the avocados, and store in airtight containers in the fridge. 
    • You can use cooked shrimp for this recipe. If using cooked shrimp, skip the steps about cooking the shrimp. 
    • When mixing the ingredients, make sure to do it carefully and do not stir too much. This will ensure that your avocado cubes stay whole and prevent it from turning into guacamole.
    • You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg

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    Comments

    1. Andy

      March 26, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      Avocado and Shrimp... Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Andrea Minski

      September 20, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and colorful 💚 My husband will love the recipe, he likes shrimp and avocado 🥑

      Reply
    3. Blanca

      September 20, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is just the perfect combo for me! I have to make this avocado shrimp salsa. I'm hungry!

      Reply
    4. Romina Tibytt

      September 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing! I love anything with avocado. Avocado and shrimp... omg! I need to try it!

      Reply
    5. Angelica Moreno

      September 20, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      We love avocado here. My son also loves shrimp! Definitely a receipt to make!

      Reply
    6. Enriqueta E Lemoine

      September 20, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Love the colors and every single ingredient in this shrimp salsa! YUM!

      Reply
    7. Mary

      September 20, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love Avocado Shrimp Salsa this recipe looks amazing

      Reply
    8. Fabiola Acosta

      September 20, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love avocado.. and I love this avocado shrimp salsa recipe. I'm going to try it. Looks amazing.

      Reply
    9. Aracelis

      September 20, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love this avocado shrimp recipe! Ill make it soon 😉

      Reply

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