Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad, featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes dressed in zesty lime. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this dish is packed with nutrients and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper for about 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While shrimp cooks, chop avocados, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop cilantro. Combine in a large bowl.
- Once shrimp are cooked, allow to cool slightly before adding to the bowl with other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture; gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately on plates or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg