Description
A refreshing salad combining succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty lime in a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced into ½-inch cubes
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, remaining olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Dice avocados and combine with red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Cut cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Pour dressing over and gently toss to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Use ripe avocados and avoid overcooking shrimp for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg