Description
A fresh and zesty Avocado Shrimp Salsa combining tender shrimp, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant herbs, perfect for serving with chips as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 avocados, cubed
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded if desired, and chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Seasoning & Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup salsa verde
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and simmer until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes depending on their size. Drain the shrimp and immediately run them under cold water to halt the cooking process.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Once the shrimp are cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped shrimp along with cubed avocados, chopped Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeños, finely chopped shallot, grated garlic, and roughly chopped cilantro.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and salsa verde. Season the mixture with flaky sea salt to taste, and gently toss to combine all ingredients well without mashing the avocados.
- Serve: Enjoy this bright and refreshing avocado shrimp salsa immediately with plenty of crunchy chips for dipping.
Notes
- For less heat, reduce the jalapeños or remove seeds completely.
- If not serving immediately, keep refrigerated and add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- This salsa is great as a topping for grilled fish or tacos besides serving with chips.
- Make sure shrimp are fully chilled before mixing to keep the salsa fresh and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
