Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy avocados, cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this delightful salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Every bite bursts with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Fold in cooled shrimp carefully to avoid mashing the avocados.
- Serve immediately on plates or in a large bowl, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg