Description
A vibrant and flavorful shrimp salad with creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Mixed greens (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until fully blended to create a zesty dressing.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl, tossing them gently to ensure they are well-coated in the marinade. Let them rest for about 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, adding the marinated shrimp once hot. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cooked shrimp, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with additional lime juice before serving if desired, and enjoy your salad fresh!
Notes
For maximum flavor, always use fresh limes and avoid overcooking the shrimp for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg