Shrimp Avocado Salad
A vibrant and refreshing shrimp avocado salad perfect for any meal, combining succulent shrimp and creamy avocado with zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sautéing the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combining the fresh ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Mixing in the shrimp: Once the shrimp have cooled, carefully add them to the bowl with the vegetables and gently toss everything together, ensuring that delicate avocado pieces don’t get mashed.
- Drizzling with lime juice: Finally, drizzle the mixture with lime juice. Toss gently again, adjusting the seasoning to your taste. Serve immediately and watch everyone enjoy!
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Add fresh lime juice to minimize browning of avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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