Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 ripe avocados, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– ¼ red onion, finely chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Juice of 1 lime
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating a Shrimp & Avocado Salad is simple, especially when you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Prep the Vegetables: While the shrimp cools, chop the avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Place them in a large salad bowl.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top.
4. Dress the Salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is mixed well.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and make any adjustments to seasoning as necessary.
6. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Shrimp & Avocado Salad fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g