11 Classic Seafood and Avocado Salads

salad with shrimp, boiled eggs, avocado
Photo: Chef John

Seafood and avocado are one of earth's great flavor matches. Fresh creamy avocado plays so well with the tastes and textures of so many treasures of the sea, from shrimp to salmon, lobster to tilapia. In fact, here are 11 times that we found the pairing simply irresistible. The addition of citrus like lime and lemon juice will prevent the avocado from turning brown, allowing you more time to indulge in these delicious dishes.

01 of 11

Easy Salmon Avocado Salad

Salmon Avocado Salad
Photo by bd.weld.

Creamy avocado combines with thinly sliced crunchy cucumber, capers, and flaked canned salmon. "The perfect light salad for lunch," says bd.weld. "I agree with the submitter that celery would work well as an addition."

02 of 11

Crab & Avocado Salad with Fruit Salsa

Crab & Avocado Salad with Fruit Salsa
LatinaCook

"A simple crab salad with fruity-salsa," says Pam. "Sliced avocados anchor and enrich this lively, colorful dish. If possible, select lump or backfin crab. The larger the crab chunks, the fewer shell fragments to pick out."

03 of 11

Avocado and Tuna Tapas

Avocado and Tuna Tapas on a green plate
bd.weld

"This is a light, healthy salad that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread," says La Cocina de Redondita. "This recipe is great for experimenting with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and vinegars." Aaron calls it, "Perfect! A great light meal."

04 of 11

Avocado Salsa and Sardine Frenchy

Avocado Salsa and Sardine Frenchy
Photo by Christina.

"I would never have thought to combine avocado and sardines," says svalexis2001. " It was delicious! I spread this on gluten free crackers and put sardines on top." Endfinity adds, "This is a wonderful spread for roasted cauliflower steaks, for people going low in simple carbs or gluten-free."

05 of 11

Tuna and Avocado Salad

Tuna and Avocado Salad in a clear bowl with crackers
*Sherri*

This quick tuna salad is high in lean protein and healthy fats. Delicious over greens, it's also a great spread on tostadas. "I wouldn't have expected avocado and tuna to work well together, but they certainly do," says Sarah. "Delicious!"

06 of 11

Grilled Shrimp Louie

salad with shrimp, boiled eggs, avocado
Chef John

"The dressing for this dish is made to use with crab, but I think the smoky grilled shrimp are a great summertime twist," says Chef John. "Make the dressing ahead of time and chill it before you adjust the seasonings." Kari says, "The dressing was just right to compliment the grilled shrimp. Awesome recipe."

07 of 11

Tilapia and Avocado Salad

Tilapia and Avocado Salad
Photo by Tracy Van Lone.

This is a great recipe for leftover tilapia. You'll combine chilled, cooked tilapia with fresh avocado, tomatoes, olives, chopped pickled jalapeño peppers, and capers. Toss it with an olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill dressing, and serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or with crackers with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

08 of 11

Original Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Original Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Baking Nana

"Just like on the beach in Mexico," says tmartin. "I made it exactly as the recipe states and it is perfect!" Enjoy it with saltine crackers or tortilla chips.

09 of 11

Avocado and Lobster Salad

avocado and lobster salad

"Loved this not only for its taste, but also for its beauty and simplicity," says naples34102. And OHMARGI added a few choice words: "Beautiful, gourmet, tasty, easy, impressive, filling!"

10 of 11

Seafood Stuffed Avocados

Seafood Stuffed Avocados
Photo by drbugs.

Rave Review: "Avocado halves are filled with a delicious mixture of shrimp, crab, and cucumber. A wonderful beginning to a light lunch, or a great appetizer for an elegant dinner!" -- ANNIEKH

11 of 11

Avocado and Tilapia Ceviche

avocado and tilapia ceviche

Rave Review: "This is a twist on a simple Peruvian ceviche. The avocados add some bulk and a creamy texture, while tortillas make it quick and easy to eat." -- delugatron

Updated by
Emily Boyette
Emily Boyette

Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. From galleries and listicles to recipe manuscripts and articles, her knowledge of cooking goes beyond text. Emily is a writer for Allrecipes.

Was this page helpful?

You’ll Also Love