Avocado Shrimp Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Description
This Avocado Shrimp Salsa starts by pan-cooking seasoned shrimp in butter until pink and tender, then chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Fresh vegetables—avocado, tomatoes with seeds removed to avoid excess moisture, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro—are diced and combined with the shrimp. A dressing of fresh lime and lemon juices, minced garlic, salt, and pepper is whisked and poured over the mixture, which is then gently tossed to coat evenly. The combination highlights the creamy texture of avocado with the juicy, slightly firm shrimp and crisp, fresh vegetables.
The salsa balances acidity and richness, making it suitable to serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a complement to grilled meats or fish. The fresh citrus in the dressing brightens the flavors and complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb Shrimp (large, shells removed and deveined)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Salsa
- 2 medium avocado peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup tomato chopped into bite sized pieces (seeds removed is overly seedy or else salsa will become watery), or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup English cucumber (chopped, half English cucumber)
- ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped (or substitute Parsley))
Dressing
- 4 tablespoon lime juice (fresh )
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh )
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a frying pan or skillet on medium-high heat melt the butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook on both sides until the shrimp turns pink (about 2 minutes for the first side and 1 minute for the second side).
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Prepare the veggies - dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado and cilantro.
- To a large bowl add the cooked shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and cilantro.
- In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salsa. Toss everything together well.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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