Company's in the Driveway Shrimp and Avocado Salsa

Elevate your appetizer game with "Company's in the Driveway Shrimp and Avocado Salsa," a vibrant and crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for last-minute gatherings or casual evenings. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent sautéed shrimp, creamy avocados, and zesty lime juice with the fresh crunch of tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. The optional kick of jalapeño adds a customizable heat, making this salsa as bold or mild as you like it. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for dipping with tortilla chips or serving as a topping for tacos or grilled fish. Impress your guests with this refreshing, flavor-packed salsa that's as delicious as it is simple to prepare!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 units Avocados, diced
• 2 units Tomatoes, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 unit Jalapeño, minced (optional)
• 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

While the shrimp cool, prepare the salsa. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocados, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

If using jalapeño, add it to the salsa for a bit of heat. Gently stir to mix the ingredients without breaking up the avocado.

Step 5

Chop the cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salsa mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lime juice over the salsa. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For enhanced flavor, let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve the shrimp and avocado salsa in a large bowl with tortilla chips on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1416.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438.7

Total Fat 139.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 3739.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 135.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 593.6mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 4003.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 30.2%