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!!).
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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!
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.
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.
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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

Ingredients
- 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.
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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 is an aside note. I love your recipes and your perfect and articulate means of sharing these wonderful and healthy recipes with us.
I do have a request if you are interested. I understand if you are not. My mother used to make pasties, a meat pie of Cornish descent I believe but due to being so time consuming she would only prepare on very special occasions with other ladies in the family to assist her. They were soooo good, I loved them. I tried making them but couldn’t master it. Too dry and I was probably too young. If you have a recipe for this or would be interested in making it (and I know you could make it scrumptious) I would love for you to. You really make cooking fun.
Hi Carolyn, I have never tried anything like that but thank you for the suggestion. If I come across anything really great, I will be sure to share it. I’m so glad you enjoy our channel and recipes. Thank you for sharing your encouraging words.
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to make it. Happy Birthday, and yes you wear it well. You have such a beautiful family. Love watching all of you. Hope you enjoyed your birthday
You’re so nice! Thank you for the birthday wishes, Debby!
This salsa is my absolute favorite! My husband loves it too. I have shared the recipe with several of my friends and they make it frequently. Only change I made is to add more cucumber for texture.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
BIG hit at a Labor Day BBQ. I added some garlic powder to the shrimp prior to cooking, and gave it a nice added flavor. Definitely serve with chips and a hot sauce like Tabasco, Tapatio or Cholula, gives a nice kick! I might try chopping in some jalapeno next time. Thanks for another flavorful recipe!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new party favorite! Thank you for sharing that awesome review, Elita!
This is a terrific recipe. I make it quite often. I add diced jalapeno to the salsa. At times, as a side dish, I use this in place of a salad. If I have chicken, lamb chops, or any other dish– just perfect. Goes well with a drink or two (with chips to scoop it up). LOVE THIS SALSA!! Thank you.
You’re very welcome, Cheryl! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed that.
How long will this salsa last? I would like to make it a day in advance if at all possible, thanks!
Hi Cathy, yes! This recipe can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated overnight. I would suggest using avocados that are still slightly firm and not overripe if making a day ahead.
I love Natasha’s Kitchen. In the recipe it calls for 1/2 english cucumber in the picture it show’s 2 pickling cucumbers. I bought the pickling type still worked out great.
Hi Stephen, the recipe calls for English cucumbers but we used garden cucumbers since we had those on hand and they worked just fine. If you try it, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Everyone LOVED this and immediately asked for the recipe! A new summer favorite!! Thank you!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new family favorite, Karen!
looks yummy gonna try this one thank u
I hope you love that, Nitika!
First time I made it as per the recipe. It was YUMMY! I’m making it again in about a week I will be adding a lg clove garlic pressed and a jalapeno finely chopped. I was wondering about adding a cup of corn (will have to be frozen) and/or black beans. What do you think? Really enjoy your recipes. They are always good.
Hi Linda! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! I think corn will be a great addition. Here is what one of our readers said “I have a family member that doesn’t like / tolerate cucumber, so I substituted fresh corn in this recipe. It was bright and tasty, and made all of us happy! What a great, light, summer treat!” We have not added beans to this If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Please tell me what I can use in place of the cilantro. This looks so good.
Hi Chris, you can omit the cilantro or use parsley instead.
Hi Natasha,
Ive made this recipe so many times its ridiculous!!
People LOVE it.. I do two things differently. I add about 1/2 lb. Shredded crab meat and I add about a 1/2 cup of hot salsa. It is definitely a crowd pleaser and I know people will never let me stop making it thank you for an awesome recipe!
That sounds amazing, Juanita! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Lime juice really makes the difference. Thank you!!!
You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Can the avocado shrimp salsa be made a day ahead?
Yes! We enjoy fresh but it should keep well in the fridge 🙂
I have a peach, hatch chili salsa. Also Mango salsa
Yum! I’d love to know what you put in them!
I love this!! Especially since I’m trying to steer clear of carbs like pasta, rice, etc… my question is, can you freeze this for future uses? I like to meal prep and would love to make this as part of my meal prep? Also if not, how long can it last in the fridge? Thanks again!!
Hi Elaine, I honestly have not tried freezing this but I think the tomatoes and cucumbers would get squishy and weird with freezing. I have refrigerated leftovers and they are good up to a couple of days but haven’t tried freezing.
Where are the carbs coming from?
Hi Paula, it is coming from mostly the avocado and some from the tomato as well. There are 12 grams of carbs in 1 avocado and 5.8 grams in 1 cup of diced tomatoes.
Just made in time for my lunch. This recipe is super yum. Hubby will get tonight for a great snack..
That’s so great! Enjoy!
Looks delicious! I have almost all ingredients on hand, even just picked tomatoes & cukes! I did print recipe but also copied it so I could increase size of print – hope that is OK with you ~ vision in my mid 60’s just isn’t what it used to be ~ but my interest in creative & delicious cooking has never waned! And Yes, right on top of my bigger print copy I credited Natasha’s Kitchen, Aug/2018
I hope you enjoy the recipe Karen!
I just made this recipe yesterday and it is really good! This is a keeper for sure and will make again, and again! Thanks!
That’s awesome Vicki! I’m so happy you discovered out blog! Thanks for the great review!
This recipe looks delicious, any ideas how to incorporate as a dinner instead of an appetizer?
Maybe on top of salad greens.
On top of salad greens sounds good. Or maybe over toasted baguettes? I feel like there are so many possibilities I can’t think of the moment!
Maybe serve it over some grilled fish and use it in a wrap.
I’ve made this several times for supper just served in small flour tortillas. It makes a great cool, light supper on hot southern evenings.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Bryan!
This looks very good, going to make it this week!!
That’s so great!