Description
A refreshing and healthy shrimp salad featuring fresh avocado and salsa, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Let the shrimp cool slightly, then add to the avocado mixture.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and spices before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- This salad can be served in avocado halves for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg