Description
Shrimp Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad features succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a light dinner, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests while being quick enough for last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, cook shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side). Remove from heat and let cool.
- While shrimp cools, chop avocados, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped veggies with cooled shrimp and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing.
- Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg