Avocado Shrimp Salsa
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4.9
Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Description
This recipe features peeled and deveined shrimp quickly boiled in water seasoned with Old Bay seasoning until bright pink and curled, then cooled in ice water to stop cooking. The shrimp are chopped and combined with creamy diced avocado, juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red onion, fragrant cilantro, fresh lime juice, and press-pressed garlic for pungency.
The mix is tossed and seasoned with salt and pepper to taste, creating a fresh and zesty salsa with layers of flavor: the mild sweetness of shrimp, buttery avocado, zesty lime, and a touch of heat from seasoning. Serving it cold with crunchy tortilla chips makes it suitable as a light appetizer or party dish.
The freshness of the ingredients and quick preparation preserve the avocado’s creaminess and the shrimp’s texture. The dish highlights simple, quality ingredients layered without heavy sauces.
This salsa is best eaten fresh and kept refrigerated no longer than 12 to 24 hours before the avocado starts to deteriorate.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 avocado diced
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, packed
- 2 lime juiced
- 1 garlic pressed, clove
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water and old bay seasoning to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a low, add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp become bright pink and curl. Strain and transfer a bowl of ice water to immediately stop the cooking.
- Drain and transfer the cooked shrimp to a cutting board, then chop into smaller pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Taste and adjust to taste by adding more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve cold with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Best eaten fresh as the avocado begins to break down after 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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