Best 20 Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipes

AVOCADO SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved whole beans. Set aside., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and the remaining avocado and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bean mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACO WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
• Heat a stovetop or outdoor grill to medium-high. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.) Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.

COCONUT SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO SALSA AND AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on top of a large baking sheet, coat with cooking spray, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut and paprika and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water.
• Make an assembly line with the shrimp, egg wash, coconut mixture, and prepared baking sheet. Dip the shrimp in the egg wash, then dredge in the coconut, lightly shaking off any excess, then place the coated shrimp on the baking rack. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, spacing them out evenly on the baking rack so they will get crispy instead of steaming.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the coconut has started to brown.
• While the shrimp are cooking, make the salsa and sauce. In a medium bowl, toss together the salsa ingredients and set aside.
• In a food processor or high-powered blender, add the sauce ingredients and ⅓ cup water. Pulse until smooth, adjusting the seasonings to your taste. If desired, spoon the sauce into a small zip-top bag and cut the tip off of one of the bottom corners (like you would to make a piping bag for icing), just enough to make a small hole. This will make it easier to drizzle your sauce more evenly, but you could also just use a spoon.
• To assemble the tacos, place 3 to 4 shrimp on a tortilla or lettuce cup, top with shredded cabbage, a spoonful of salsa, and an avocado slice. Pipe or drizzle the sauce over the top.

SHRIMP WITH AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water; divide evenly among packets, placing on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. Fold foil to close and crimp edges to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Carefully cut foil to open; stir contents; garnish with salsa before serving.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop.
• Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
• Heat a stove top or outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
• Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.).
• Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro.
• Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños and lime juice in a bowl and mix gently.
• Stir in seafood sauce, ketchup and salt.
• Chill, covered, until serving time.
• Garnish with a whole jalapeño.
• Note- if you like it hotter, leave the seeds in the jalapenos.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To cook the shrimp: In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili and onion powders, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add in shrimp, corn and black beans, and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours. Heat a large heavy-duty or cast iron skillet on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and shrimp. Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and finish with a squeeze of lime (optional).
• To make salsa: Combine tomato, avocado, jalapeno, salt, pepper, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. (If not using right away, place a piece of plastic wrap inside the bowl and directly over salsa to prevent discoloration and refrigerate.).
• To make sauce: Stir sour cream with cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl; set aside.
• To assemble tacos: Grill tortillas on stovetop over the flame until lightly charred (this step is optional). Spoon avocado salsa generously over warm tortillas, then top with 3 shrimp and drizzle with sour cream sauce. Serve tacos with lime wedges on the side.

SHRIMP AND PORK TACOS WITH TOMATO SALSA AND CREAMED AVOCADO

Steps:

• For the shrimp and pork filling: In a cast iron pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the pork in the pan and saute until brown and caramelized.
• Once the pork has browned, add the shallots, garlic, and chiles, cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the cumin and smoked paprika and stir. Add the shrimp and stir. Once the shrimp has turned pink, add the water chestnuts and stir. Add the sugar, cilantro stems, lime zest and juice, remove from heat.
• For the tomato salsa: Put the tomatoes and green onions in a small bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro leaves and stems and mix. Season the salsa with sugar and salt.
• For the creamed avocado: Put the avocados in a bowl, add the lime juice and chopped green onion. Add the sugar and sour cream. Mash until the mixture is incorporated. Season with salt.
• To assemble the shrimp and pork tacos: Place the tortilla shells on a plate. Divide the pork and shrimp filling among the tortilla shells. Spoon the filling in the center of the taco.
• Spoon the creamed avocado and tomato salsa over the tortilla shells. Garnish with cilantro.

SEARED SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix shrimp, 2 teaspoons oil, jalapeño, garlic and cumin in bowl. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tortillas on each side with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until tortillas are crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, avocado and chopped cilantro in small bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; toss together. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shrimp mixture; sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Divide salad among tortillas. Top with shrimp. Spoon salsa atop each.

OLIVE OIL POACHED SHRIMP WITH OLIVE TORTILLAS, CUMIN SCENTED BLACK BEANS AND TOMATILLO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• For the shrimp: In a medium saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook until translucent. Then add the black peppercorns, lemon slices, thyme and the rest of the olive oil.
• Bring to a boil, and then take off the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
• Return the oil to medium heat. Add the shrimp and poach until the shrimp is cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oil to cool.
• For the salad: Combine the arugula, radishes, watercress and olives in a large bowl. Toss with the olive oil and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, place a warm Olive Tortilla on a plate and top with a tablespoon of the Cumin Scented Black Beans. Top with 3 pieces poached shrimp, then a small mound of the salad. Top with the Tomatillo Avocado Salsa and some cheese. Drizzle some Lime Sour Cream on top and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer, place the flour, shortening, olives and salt. Beat with the paddle until crumbly, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add the warm water and continue mixing until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet or board. Cover with a towel and let rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Cut out six 12-inch squares of waxed or parchment paper for stacking the tortillas. On a lightly floured board, roll each ball into a 10-inch circle and transfer to a paper square. Stack on a baking sheet or platter and refrigerate until cooking time. Uncooked tortillas can be kept in the refrigerator, well wrapped with paper squares between the layers, up to 2 days.
• To cook, heat a dry griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully peel off the paper and cook the tortillas, one at a time, until puffy and slightly brown, 30 to 45 seconds per side. Set aside to cool slightly on a towel-lined platter.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic and onions and cook until translucent. Add the cumin and pepper flakes and cook for another minute. Add the beans, 1/4 cup water and season with salt and pepper. Stir together and cook over low heat for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
• To finish, blend about 1/3 of the beans with a touch of water to make a thick paste. Stir this paste back into the whole beans. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro.
• Combine the tomatillos, avocados, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the sour cream, lime zest and juice and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

SHRIMP WITH SALSA, AVOCADO, AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Stir together tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chile, ketchup, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
• Mash avocados with remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Divide shrimp mixture among jars and layer avocado, cabbage, and crumbled chips on top.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grates.
• Put the garlic, jalapeno and onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatillos, avocado and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning with additional salt; set aside.
• Toss the shrimp with the oil and season generously with salt. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Warm the beans in a small skillet over medium heat. Spread a thin layer on each tostada and top with some lettuce and a spoonful of the avocado-tomatillo salsa. Top with 3 to 4 shrimp per tostada and sprinkle with some cilantro leaves.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Serve immediately with tostones.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved beans. Set aside.
• For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and remaining avocado and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook shrimp and remaining blackened seasoning over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.

COMPANY'S IN THE DRIVEWAY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Place shrimp in strainer and run under cold water until thawed, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, dice onion and avocado.
• In medium bowl place salsa, onion, avocado and shrimp.
• Squeeze lime juice over all.
• Stir gently to combine.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips, if desired.

SALTGRASS STEAKHOUSE BOILED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Boil shrimp in water just until shrimp turns pink. Remove from boiling water and allow shrimp to cool. Chop half of the shrimp into small pieces. In a medium sized bowl combine tomatoes, red onions, yellow onions, chili sauce, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, avocado and salt. Stir to combine. Add half of the shrimp to the vegetable mixture. If desired you can place the remaining shrimp on top for decoration or you can simply stir all of the shrimp into the salsa. Serve with chips.
• Heinz chili sauce is sold in most grocery stores. It is sold near the cocktail sauce. Personally I like to add extra cooked shrimp and avocado to this salsa.

SHRIMP KABOBS WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• For the brine: Stir the kosher salt, brown sugar into 1-quart cool water until dissolved. Add the shrimp and refrigerate at least 15 minutes or up to one hour. For the marinade: Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, flat leaf parsley, red pepper flakes, and dry white wine in a small bowl and set aside. Remove the shrimp from the brine. Wash and dry thoroughly. Toss them with the marinade, coat and marinate for 1-hour, covered in the refrigerator. For the salsa: In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, remaining teaspoon garlic, and serrano chile; pulse to finely chop. Add the avocado and green onion and pulse til just blended. The finished salsa should have some texture. Place the salsa in a small bowl and toss with the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Store, covered and refrigerated up to 2 hours. Toss with cilantro just before serving. To grill the shrimp: Light a charcoal fire. Drain the shrimp from the marinade. Place the 6 shrimp on a work surface in front of you alternating the shrimp left and right, tucking them into themselves, following their natural shape. Secure the shrimp with 2 skewers so that they grill evenly and turn over easily. Grill the shrimp over medium-hot coals until they are barely cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes total, turning halfway through. Grill the lemon slices until softened and well marked by the grill. Place the shrimp and lemon slices on plates and top with the salsa. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Place avocado, onion, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until small chunks remain.
• Fill resealable plastic bag with shrimp, chili powder, and salt; shake to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Divide salsa, shrimp, and cabbage evenly to fill tortillas. Squeeze lime juice onto each taco.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACO WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Directions Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro. Heat a stovetop or outdoor grill to medium-high. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.) Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side. Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.