Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Shrimp Avocado Salad, ready in just 20 minutes! This delightful dish features succulent, thawed shrimp paired with creamy avocados and crisp lettuce, all brought together by a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a light snack, it’s low-carb and high in protein, ensuring you stay satisfied without compromising on flavor. Ideal for meal prep or summer gatherings, this versatile salad will be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large cooked shrimp (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ red onion (diced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp under cold water for 5-10 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the thawed shrimp to the dressing along with shredded lettuce and diced red onion. Gently mix to coat.
- Arrange sliced avocados around the salad and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg