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

4.91 from 126 votes
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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  • Dianne
    December 23, 2017

    Is the hot sauce to dip ?
    Cilantro is not my favourite , would parsley work?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 23, 2017

      Hi Dianne, we just drizzle the hot sauce over individual portions – that way everyone can add as much as they like 🙂 I’ve never tried anything but cilantro in this salsa – I think it would really lose something without the cilantro. Parsley would probably be the next best thing if you must substitute, but be sure it is very finely chopped since parsley is more coarse than cilantro.

      Reply

      • pattymc
        December 26, 2017

        Also, we in south Texas add serrano peppers to the mix..we also eat it on saltine crackers yumm

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          December 26, 2017

          Oh YUM!

          Reply

    • Bryan Oliver
      December 24, 2017

      I think it would be missing something if just parsley was used. Although it would take it in a little different direction, perhaps lemon basil, lemon mint or maybe a mixture of lemon grass and parsley instead of cilantro would work.

      Reply

  • wendy helfrich
    December 15, 2017

    love this you cant go wrong withe the ingredients but i was wondering about adding diced jalapeno since its a salsa how would that affect the flavor????

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 15, 2017

      Hi Wendy, I do think a little jalapeno would be great. We serve it with hot sauce so some spice is great in this salsa 🙂

      Reply

  • Nytha
    December 14, 2017

    it looks taste, i must be try it at my home… hope I achieve like you did… wow wow i have printed the recipe..

    many thanks for sharing this.. 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 14, 2017

      You’re welcome! Please let me know what you think of the recipe!

      Reply

  • Barbara
    December 7, 2017

    love watching your recipe videos, can’t wait to make this shrimp salsa, thank you

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 7, 2017

      You’re welcome Barbara! I hope you love the recipe! Please let me know what you think!

      Reply

  • Carmen Soriano Galang
    December 3, 2017

    Thank you with all your good taste recipes I love this all

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 3, 2017

      Carmen, thank you for the nice compliment and you are very welcome 😬

      Reply

  • Bryan Oliver
    November 25, 2017

    Made this for the first time today for an Iron Bowl (Auburn vs Alabama) party. WAR EAGLE! This salsa is amazing and it will show up for many more parties! I sprinkled the shrimp with adobo seasoning for the sauté. I allowed the shrimp to marinate for a couple of hours in the lime juice and I tossed the avocado in lime juice to help it keep it’s color for the whole afternoon. For the hot sauce, I used Tiger sauce. Some heat, but also a little sweet kick.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 25, 2017

      I’m happy to hear you enjoy the recipe Bryan! Thanks for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Hunter Jenkins
    November 24, 2017

    I saw the recipe and I’ve made it twice already. My family and friends loved it. It’s very easy. My family wanted more shrimp so I used 1 1/2 pounds and left the rest the same. This is now a staple for my family.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 25, 2017

      I’m glad to hear the recipe is a HIT! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Hunter!

      Reply

  • Zack Isaac
    November 23, 2017

    I’m allergic to shrimp, is there another substitute such as imitation crab or scallops?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 23, 2017

      Hi Zack, I really haven’t tried this with anything else so I’m not 100% sure. Scallops sound like a good idea but I haven’t tested that. We do have a bean salsa that is really REALLY good which uses beans instead – slightly different flavor profile but very good 🙂

      Reply

  • Dee
    November 23, 2017

    This is a must do at my house.
    But was it just me or was i seeing a person behind you? It was kinda scary, i honestly don’t want to watch again to confirm. Lol

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 23, 2017

      Hi Dee!! I want to assure you that we would NEVER put anything creepy or scary in our videos. We do funny stuff like throwing vegetables but my readers write in all the time that their young kids love to watch my channel so I would never dream of putting anything creepy. I watched the video again all the way through and I think what you are seeing is the reflection of myself in the refrigerator behind me. There’s also 1 or 2 spots where my husband (the camera man) is moving and you can see his reflection in the fridge. I’ll tell him to keep still next time! lol. I hope you love the salsa!

      Reply

  • Krista
    November 12, 2017

    This looks delicious, I just printed the recipe and can’t wait to try it. Just out of curiosity, do you know how much lime juice it would take if I used Real Lime juice out of a bottle instead of purchasing fresh limes? I like to keep lemon or lime juice in my fridge to add to ice water and thought I might try that instead.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 13, 2017

      Hi Krista, I would highly highly recommend using fresh lime juice. It just won’t taste the same using a substitute. Also, we have made this salsa with fresh lemon juice and it worked as well.

      Reply

      • Krista
        November 25, 2017

        Thanks for the feedback, since this is your recipe, I will follow your advice. I’m thinking it may be added to our Christmas buffet of appetizers.

        Reply

  • Lorena
    November 11, 2017

    I just want to let you know this is called ceviche not salsa.

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    • Calg
      November 14, 2017

      No… it is ceviche if shrimp is not cooked in a pan. The lime juice cooks it. This is not ceviche,

      Reply

  • Mary Lou Reynolds
    October 25, 2017

    Looks delicious!! I am going to have to try this😄😄

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 25, 2017

      It’s delicious! Please let me know what think of the recipe Mary Lou! 🙂

      Reply

  • Melissa
    October 15, 2017

    Amazing !!!
    My family love the recipe .

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 15, 2017

      Awesome, I’m glad to hear that Melissa! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

  • Tatyana S.
    October 1, 2017

    I made this for a party and absolutely loved it, some people were mentioning this could be great for serving as a salad just to add a bit of salt(to those who are not a big fan of chips)

    But definitely making it again for get togethers😀👌🏻
    (And I’ll have to make myself a bowl of this and eat it with chips, won’t need anything else for my quick lunch preps😄😋)
    Love to follow easy and simple ingredients that taste so amazing👍🏻 Keep up the great work Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 2, 2017

      I’m happy to hear how much everyone loves this recipe! Thanks for following and sharing your fantastic review Tatyana!

      Reply

  • Brends
    September 21, 2017

    Can this be made a day in advance?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 21, 2017

      Hi Brends, yes absolutely! It will taste even better after the shrimp have marinated that long in lime juice 🙂

      Reply

  • Kelli Frederick
    September 21, 2017

    Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! All I did was add fresh garlic. But I’m a garlic lover. Not only did we eat this with the chips. We added a little mayo and put it on top of the Salmon Pattie recipe, which is also AMAZING!!!

    Thank you Natasha! This is a keeper!!
    😍😍😍

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 21, 2017

      My pleasure Kelli! I’m glad you love the recipe so much! Thanks for sharing your excellent review! 😀

      Reply

  • Shirley
    September 18, 2017

    I tried this and it was delicious, but it needed a little something. I added some garlic powder and some more salt, and a little jalapeno.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 18, 2017

      Hi Shirley, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I do think a little jalapeno would be great. We serve it with hot sauce 🙂

      Reply

  • LaShoda Brunson
    September 12, 2017

    AAAAAAMMMMMAAAAAAZZZING! I was so excited to make this dish! I love the freshness of the ingredients, and it tastes DELISH too! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 12, 2017

      You’re welcome LaShoda! I’m glad you love it so much! 🙂

      Reply

      • don
        September 13, 2017

        Made this for a pool party on Sunday and it was gone in a heartbeat! Great recipe! (I did add 1 finely diced Jalapeno….because we’re in SoCal!)

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          September 13, 2017

          I’m glad everyone enjoys the recipe so much! Thanks for sharing your great review Don!

          Reply

  • Aaren Johnson
    September 10, 2017

    Just got back from the store with all the ingredients. Can’t wait to try this because it looks AMAZINGLY delicious

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 10, 2017

      Please let me know what you think Aaren!

      Reply

      • Aaren Johnson
        September 12, 2017

        We loves it. I had it in a container with plastic wrap covering it to help prevent it from browning. My husband tried it on a corn tortilla for taco and he loved it! Thanks so much for the recipe.

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          September 13, 2017

          You’re welcome Aaren! I’m glad to hear you both enjoy the recipe so much! Thanks for sharing 🙂

          Reply

  • Karen S.
    September 8, 2017

    This made my mouth water. I LOVE ceviche! I’m going to the store right now to buy the ingredients. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 8, 2017

      Please do Karen!

      Reply

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