Loaded Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe - Homemade Shrimp Salad
Indulge in our favorite salsa of all time, the Loaded Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe. This mouthwatering dish is loaded with plump shrimp, creamy avocados, and a surprising ingredient that adds an extra burst of flavor. To begin, sauté peeled and deveined shrimp until cooked through, then coarsely chop them and combine them with freshly squeezed lime juice for a tangy marinade. Dice English cucumber, firm tomatoes, and onion, and add them to the shrimp mixture. Lastly, chop a bunch of fresh cilantro, and stir everything together until coated in the zesty lime juice. With its creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant flavors, this salsa is truly irresistible. Serve it with tortilla chips, or enjoy it as a refreshing shrimp salad. You can even add some hot sauce for an extra kick. Trust us, once you try this salsa, you'll be hooked. So grab your ingredients and follow our simple steps to recreate this amazing Loaded Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 3 medium limes
- 1/2 English cucumber or garden cucumber
- 3-4 medium firm tomatoes
- 2 large avocados
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
Cooking steps:
- Lightly season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and sauté the shrimp for about 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and chop them up.
- In a large mixing bowl, squeeze the juice of 3 medium limes over the shrimp. Stir and let marinate.
- Dice half of an English cucumber and add it to the mixing bowl.
- Dice 3-4 medium-firm tomatoes and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Peel, pit, and dice 2 large avocados. Add them to the mixing bowl.
- Finely dice 1 small onion and add it to the bowl.
- Chop and add half a bunch of fresh cilantro to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until well coated in lime juice.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a refreshing shrimp salad. Optionally, add hot sauce for extra heat.
