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Home » Appetizers » Avocado Shrimp Salad

Avocado Shrimp Salad

Created: May 28, 2020 Updated: May 11, 2021 by Lyuba Brooke 45 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Amazing cold shrimp salad that is perfect for a variety of summer meals. This shrimp salad is made with delicious boiled shrimp, fresh avocado, fresh dill weed, green onions, and some celery for added crunch.

mixed shrimp salad with whole shrimp in a whole bowl with a fork next to it.

SHRIMP SALAD

Shrimp salad is a classic summer dish that you can serve any time of the day and for any occasion. It’s a refreshing, cold shrimp salad made creamy with avocado and a little bit of mayo. Fresh dill weed and green onions are the perfect compliments to this salad. Add a little citrus with fresh lime juice to make the flavors pop. 

This cold salad is a nice summer dish and you can have it as a sandwich, as a salad, or as a side dish. You can also try it in tacos, lettuce wraps, and tortilla wrap sandwiches. It’s a perfect salad to serve at barbecues because it will add a beautiful fresh touch to hot, smoky meats and vegetables. 

HOW TO CLEAN SHRIMP

You can get whole shrimp in a shell or you can get shrimp that have already been cleaned and peeled. If you choose to get whole shrimp, make sure to take time to peel, devein, and clean shrimp first, before starting to cook. 

Shrimp has to be cleaned and deveined before cooking because that dark “vein” that you see running along the back of shrimp is actually shrimp’s digestive tract. It’s important to clean that out because there might be traces of sand and dirt in it along with whatever the shrimp ate.

First, take the shell off the shrimp, including the tail. It’s easy to take the shell off by starting to peel at shrimp’s feet.

Make a slight incision with a paring knife along the back of shrimp, just deep enough to slice the outer skin. This will expose the “vein.” Rinse out the cavity with cold water, taking out the “vein” and any dirt, leaving shrimp nice and clean.

It’s now ready to cook.

(You can read all about cleaning the shrimp and watch a video in my post on How To Peel and Devein Shrimp.)

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a couple of shrimp from the salad on a fork

CAN I USE PRECOOKED SHRIMP?

I got this question asked a couple of times and the answer is “yes, but I don’t you will lose some of the flavor.” Cooking shrimp yourself in seasoned water will infuse shrimp with flavor. If you get the pre-cooked plain shrimp that is meant for being served with cocktail sauce, the salad won’t have as much flavor.

So of course, you can use pre-cooked shrimp but you will lose some of the flavor.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP SALAD

Cook the shrimp in seasoned water until shrimp turns pink and opaque. Take it out immediately and let it cool to room temperature.

Cut, pit, and peel avocado. Dice avocado meat and add it to the bowl along with diced celery, green onion, and dill weed. Squeeze in lime juice, add salt, and gently mix.

Add mayo and mix until all evenly coated. Cool for about 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator and serve.

Store in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container for about a day but after that, the avocado will be getting dark and soft.

HOW TO SERVE SHRIMP SALAD

Lettuce wraps – use romaine lettuce leaves, iceberg lettuce leaves, or butter lettuce leaves to wrap the salad. 

Sandwich – you can serve this shrimp salad on soft brioche buns or crescent rolls. 

Salad – top off your dinner salad with some shrimp salad for a refreshing light dinner. 

Tortilla wrap – make a sandwich wrap by wrapping this salad with some lettuce, tomatoes, and feta cheese in a large flour tortilla. 

Tacos – you can also use hard or soft taco shells to make cols shrimp tacos. 

side view of the salad in a bowl with a fork in the bowl and brown towel next to it

Some More Salad Recipes To Try:

Avocado Shrimp Flatbread Sandwich

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad

Shrimp and Pesto Panzanella Salad

Shrimp Corn Salad

fork pulling out one of the shrimp from a bowl of the mixed salad

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The BEST Avocado Shrimp Salad

This shrimp salad is made with delicious boiled shrimp, fresh avocado, fresh dill weed, green onions, and some celery for added crunch.
4.78 from 36 votes
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cool down time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp de-veined
  • 1 lime
  • 2 sprigs of dill weed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • About 2 quarts water

Shrimp Salad

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill weed
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup mayo little more if you like it saucier

Instructions

  • Clean and de-vein shrimp.
  • Bring water to boil and add juice from lime, 1/2 of the squeezed lime, bay leaf, dill weed springs, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the pot and cook until just done. (About 2-3 minutes)
  • Strain off water and let shrimp cool in the strainer until easy to handle.
  • Add shrimp to a mixing bowl.
  • Cut, pit, and peel avocado. Dice avocado meat and add it to the bowl.
  • Add diced celery, green onion, and dill weed.
  • Add lime juice and salt, gently mix.
  • Add mayo and mix until all evenly coated.
  • Cool for 30 minutes to an hour and serve.
  • Store in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container.

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Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 435mg | Sodium: 2589mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 19.8mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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collage of two images: fork pulling out a few shrimp from a bowl on top and two shrimp on the fork on the bottom

Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on June 29, 2017. Updated May 28, 2020. 

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Popular Posts, Salad, Seafood, Shrimp

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Marijo says

    September 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing easy delicious recipe!! I added 2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar which gave it a little zing. YUMMY! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 14, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      Yum! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Linda M. says

    August 21, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a day out on the boat with my sister. Many raves! I served it with stone ground crackers. 😋🤤
    Will definitely make it again! 🥰

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 22, 2023 at 10:55 am

      I am glad you liked it, Linda!

      Reply
  3. Deanna Rollins says

    August 17, 2023 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    ABSOLUTELY DEVINE!!
    I don’t normally comment on a recipe.
    So very delicious!! I made this last week. My Husband works outside in the heat. Not wanting anything hot for dinner this time of year.
    We loved it! Made lettuce wraps, served it on hard crusty bread, too!
    I’m on my way to the grocery store just to make this fabulous dish tonight!
    We ate this for two days straight!!
    I even got up at night and had a spoon full.😋😉

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 18, 2023 at 8:47 am

      Wow! Thank you so much for such a kind comment! I am so happy you both like it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. KR says

    August 1, 2023 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Used zaterans seafood boil to cook shrimp. Dressing half Mayo and sour cream and then Cheyenne pepper. Will do this again’

    Reply
  5. Jacqui says

    July 19, 2023 at 8:33 am

    Hands down THE BEST shrimp salad ever. It literally disappears when I make it. I use brioche sliders with a little butter lettuce. Wow. So good!!

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    April 27, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    This is a keeper! Made it for dinner with a plate of cheeses and smoked andouille.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      May 2, 2023 at 9:29 am

      Yum!

      Reply
  7. Patrick says

    June 27, 2022 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Just made this recipe for my family for lunch, and it is the bomb! Creamy, sweet, and delicious! It hits on all the notes I love in a salad!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 27, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      Glad you liked it, Patrick! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Mark Kotov says

    June 18, 2022 at 10:34 am

    Thanks for the recipe! A great idea for a delicious salad on the holiday table or a healthy snack. Salads are generally such a versatile dish that it can be, for example, an addition to a steak or a full-fledged hearty meal. And you can spread it on bread or a tartlet and it will be a snack. Thank you.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 20, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      You are welcome, Mark!

      Reply
  9. PamelaT says

    May 22, 2022 at 11:39 am

    This is absolutely wonderful. So easy, and the very reason to grow fresh dill. Definitely worth doing again. And again 😋

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      May 23, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Aw, thank you, Pamela! I am so happy you liked it!

      Reply
  10. Angela says

    March 19, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    My husband has been craving shrimp salad, this looks like a tasty version.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 21, 2022 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, Angela! I hope you give the recipe a try. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Keira says

    January 19, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    I think my family might like this. I am going to add this to the must try list.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:25 am

      I hope they do, Keira! Let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Abby says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    I don’t have fresh dill. I can’t ever find it. Will dried dill weed work as well?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 4, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Hi Abby,

      Yes, you can use dried dill. I hope you like it!

      Reply
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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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