Best Fiesta Shrimp And Avocado Salsa Recipes

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SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA



Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa image

This shrimp taco recipe makes a delicious and fun meal! The salsa makes it very refreshing with a spicy kick. It is a great summertime meal. Enjoy!

Provided by McCrazy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
½ white onion, chopped
4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 limes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1135.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SHRIMP CUPS WITH CHUNKY AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY



Shrimp Cups With Chunky Avocado Salsa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour tortillas, butter, shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, lime juice, avocados, tomato, medium red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, sour cream

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 lb shrimp
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 avocados, diced
1 tomato, large, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
¼ cup jalapeño, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
sour cream, as garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Butter each side of the tortillas and cut into even quarters, making 24 pieces.
  • Place one piece in each cup of a muffin tin and push down so it creates a cup shape. (Make 2 batches or use 2 muffin tins to make the full amount of cups).
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crisp.
  • In a bowl, mix together shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and lime juice.
  • Cook over medium high heat for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  • Assemble the cups by placing a spoonful of the avocado salsa in the toasted cup. Place a piece of shrimp on top, followed by a dollop of sour cream.
  • Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa image

"Try this quick and easy entrée for a fun, different Southwest meal idea," suggesets Karen Gulkin of Greeley, Colorado. "A splash of lime in the black beans balances the rich avocado salsa and shrimp."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped, divided
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
2 teaspoons blackened seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small navel orange, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
6 tostada shells
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA SHRIMP TACOS



Fiesta Shrimp Tacos image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (12 oz each) SeaPak® Popcorn Shrimp
8-10 flour tortillas, heated according to package directions
14 oz bag cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage)
8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large tomato, diced
2 cans sliced black olives
Lime wedges, if desired
8 oz sour cream
1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
1.25 oz packet taco seasoning
Milk, as needed to thin

Steps:

  • BAKE shrimp according to package directions.
  • COMBINE sauce ingredients, adding taco seasoning to taste. Thin sauce if need with 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
  • SPREAD a tablespoon of sauce over each warm tortilla, shredded cabbage, cheese, tomato and olives. Top with cooked shrimp. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

AVOCADO SHRIMP SALSA



Avocado Shrimp Salsa image

I love to make this recipe. Sometimes I eat it all by itself, but it's excellent with tortilla chips, too! You'll enjoy it either way! -Maria Riviotta-Simmons, San Tan Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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