Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring shrimp marinated in lime juice, paired with creamy avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp with freshly squeezed lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, until pink and slightly golden.
- Mix together diced avocados, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sautéed shrimp to the bowl, gently incorporating them with the other ingredients.
- Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, taste and adjust as necessary.
- Serve the salad chilled, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeño to the salad. Enjoy fresh to maintain avocado quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, summer salad, zesty salad
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