This Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe is a cross between a pico de gallo, spicy guacamole, and shrimp ceviche. It’s our favorite salsa recipe of all time – such a treat! We have made it at least a hundred times (NO KIDDING!!).

This Avocado Shrimp Salsa recipe similar to ceviche and loaded with avocado, cucumber, tomato and shrimp

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It is like a ceviche recipe because it has plump flavorful bites of shrimp, but different since the shrimp are pre-cooked. It has avocado with the perfect amount of creaminess, crunchy cucumber, tomatoes of course and fresh lime juice which pulls it all together.

The FRESH lime juice is key so don’t skip on it. That one ingredient adds enough flavor to the entire salsa where you don’t need any extra salt. Why is this awesome?? Your veggies will stay crisp (salt tends to soften cucumbers and tomatoes). Lime juice also preserves the avocado’s color so this salsa is still just as amazing refrigerated for the next day.

I am convinced that this is the perfect shrimp salsa recipe. Watch the video recipe below to see just how easy it is!

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Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe Ingredients:

We love everything about this shrimp salsa recipe. It is such a treat and just the perfect combination of flavors. You can’t go wrong with these fresh summer time ingredients!

Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe ingredients with shrimp, avocados, cucumbers, limes, cilantro, tomatoes and onion

Can I use Raw Shrimp for Shrimp Salsa?

  • Traditional Ceviche is made with raw shrimp that marinates for some time in the lime juice and the lime juice actually ‘cooks’ it from all the acidity.
  • We cooked the raw shrimp before adding it to the recipe, but we have been known to use pre-cooked shrimp to speed up the process. With pre-cooked shrimp – rinse under cold water, pat dry with paper towels then chop.
  • You can even use the small shrimp meat and skip the chopping step altogether! P.S. Click to learn how to peel and devein shrimp.

Ceviche which is a cooked shrimp ceviche recipe in a bowl with avocado, tomatoes and cucumber

Mouth. Is. Watering!! I will never stop loving this shrimp salsa! We love serving it with this hot sauce (our Amazon affiliate link) Just drizzle it into your own bowl and refill as needed.

Serve shrimp salsa ceviche recipe with tortilla chips and hot sauce

Our Best Salsa Recipes:

These are some of our all-time favorite salsas (the ones we make again and again!)

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Enjoy your shrimp salsa feast! If this becomes your new favorite, let me know! 😉 We are completely smitten with this shrimp salsa and have made it countless times.

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Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe

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Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a party favorite! Loaded with shrimp, avocado and a surprising ingredient! Easy, excellent avocado shrimp salsa video recipe. | natashaskitchen.com
This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a party favorite! Loaded with shrimp, avocado and a surprising ingredient! Easy, excellent avocado shrimp salsa recipe. P.S. Don't forget tortilla chips and Tabasco sauce to serve. 
Prep Time: 17 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 as an appetizer
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined*
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 medium limes, juiced
  • 2 medium/large avocados
  • 1/2 english cucumber
  • 3 medium, or 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro (1/2 bunch), chopped

Instructions

  • Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 3 minutes total, turning once halfway. Saute just until cooked through then remove from the pan. Transfer to cutting board, coarsely chop and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Squeeze the juice of 3 medium limes over the shrimp, stir and set aside to marinate while you prepare remaining salsa ingredients.
  • Dice cucumber, tomato and avocado and add them to the mixing bowl with shrimp.
  • Finely dice onion and chop 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro. Add to the mixing bowl then stir together all of the ingredients until well combined and serve. We love this served with hot sauce (such as Tabasco) and tortilla chips.

Notes

*If using any sized pre-cooked shrimp - rinse under cold water, pat dry with paper towels then chop.

Nutrition Per Serving

242kcal Calories15g Carbs18g Protein13g Fat1g Saturated Fat190mg Cholesterol722mg Sodium616mg Potassium7g Fiber4g Sugar165IU Vitamin A23.6mg Vitamin C143mg Calcium2.6mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
242
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
 
722
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
616
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
165
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
23.6
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
143
mg
14
%
Iron
 
2.6
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 242

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Q: What is your all-time favorite salsa recipe or dip? Is there such a one that gives you fierce cravings like this shrimp salsa does for us?

This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a party favorite! Loaded with shrimp, avocado and a surprising ingredient! Easy, excellent avocado shrimp salsa video recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • Robert Ford
    March 12, 2024

    My only “criticism” of your blog is that I come looking for a specific recipe and end up making something totally different. I never regret it

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 12, 2024

      I’m so happy to hear you’re loving my recipes, Robert! I hope you get to try more and more soon!

      Reply

  • Tammy
    December 21, 2023

    I’ve been making this for several years. It was a fast fave the first time. Now anytime we get together with family and friends it’s always requested.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      December 21, 2023

      So glad to hear that, Tammy!

      Reply

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