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Avocado Shrimp Salsa
This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a bright & zesty recipe! It makes the perfect appetizer or even main dish for parties. Serve with tortilla or pita chips and enjoy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 avocados diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, packed
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- salt and 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.
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Notes
- Storage: This shrimp avocado salsa is best eaten fresh. It will last in the fridge for 12-24 hours before the avocado starts breaking down.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
448IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% 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.