Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that marries the succulent flavors of shrimp with creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime. Perfect for summer gatherings or light weeknight dinners, this salad offers a delightful explosion of textures and colors that will transport you to a sunny beachside escape with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocados.
- For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg