Description
This vibrant Mango Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining sweet, spicy, and tangy elements. Perfect as a light appetizer or a snack, it features tender cooked shrimp, juicy mango, creamy avocado, and zesty lime juice all tossed together with fresh vegetables and herbs. Serve chilled with crispy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 16 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
Produce
- 16 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered or chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh mango (about 2 ripe mangos)
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 limes, juiced (about ¼ cup lime juice)
Seasonings
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the chopped cooked shrimp, quartered grape tomatoes, fresh chopped mango, diced jalapeno peppers, and chopped cilantro. Add the minced garlic and red onion as well, mixing carefully to distribute all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Add Lime Juice and Season: Pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything gently to coat all ingredients with the lime juice and seasonings, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Avocado Before Serving: If preparing ahead, wait to add the chopped avocado until just before serving to prevent browning. Fold in the avocado gently to maintain its creamy texture.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp salsa chilled or at room temperature alongside crispy tortilla chips for scooping.
Notes
- Prepare the salsa a few hours in advance but add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
- Adjust the number of jalapeno peppers to control the spiciness to your liking.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- This salsa makes a great appetizer or light lunch and pairs well with grilled fish or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: shrimp salsa, mango avocado salsa, Mexican appetizer, fresh salsa, no-cook shrimp recipe, summer salsa
