Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
A refreshing salad combining succulent shrimp with creamy avocados, bright lime, and fresh herbs for a burst of summer flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add shrimp, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocados.
- Serve and relish: Enjoy immediately for the best texture, or chill for up to an hour to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Make the shrimp and dressing the day before but keep the avocados separate to prevent browning. Consider adding chili flakes for a spicy kick or swapping lime for lemon for a milder taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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