Shrimp Avocado Salad
A vibrant and fresh Shrimp Avocado Salad, perfect for summer gatherings or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the shrimp. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine fresh vegetables. In a bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Add shrimp to the mix. Once the shrimp are cooked, add them to the bowl with the vegetables, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Drizzle and toss. Drizzle the juice of two limes over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients, keeping the avocados intact for a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately. Serve this vibrant salad immediately, letting each bite transport you to a sun-kissed beach.
Notes
For a more extravagant meal, pair with crusty bread or quinoa and a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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