Description
Zesty shrimp avocado salad brings Mediterranean coastal flavors dancing across your plate with fresh, light ingredients. Cool lime and cilantro blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each refreshing, protein-packed bite of coastal culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously whisking lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture emulsifies into a smooth, glossy dressing.
- Create a vibrant bed of crisp, shredded lettuce as the foundation of the salad.
- Arrange succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp atop the lettuce in an even layer.
- Carefully fan out creamy, ripe avocado slices across the shrimp, ensuring beautiful presentation.
- Sprinkle thinly sliced red onion over the avocado to add a sharp, pungent accent.
- Generously drizzle the prepared lime-honey vinaigrette over the entire salad, ensuring each ingredient gets lightly coated.
- Gently toss the ingredients to distribute the dressing evenly without bruising the delicate components.
- Garnish with fresh, bright cilantro leaves to enhance the salad’s aromatic profile and add a final pop of color.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and the temperature of the shrimp.
Notes
- Swap lime juice with lemon for a tangy twist that brightens the salad’s flavor profile.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness and maintain perfect texture when slicing.
- Toast shrimp briefly to enhance their natural sweetness and add a subtle charred note without overcooking.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to keep lettuce crisp and avocado from browning, ensuring maximum freshness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg