Description
This Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light meal. The combination of tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy lime dressing creates a delightful balance of flavors. Enjoy this salad as a main course or serve it as a side at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until opaque and cooked through.
- Assemble the salad: Combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Whisk together lime juice, garlic, and honey. Add shrimp to the avocado mixture and pour the dressing over everything. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad over mixed greens or lettuce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or jalapeño to the dressing.
- Grilling the shrimp adds a smoky flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
