Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances creamy avocados with zesty salsa and succulent shrimp. This delightful salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering. Each bite bursts with flavor from fresh ingredients, ensuring a unique culinary experience for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add cooked shrimp along with fresh salsa. Toss everything gently until combined.
- Serve immediately on its own or over mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg