Shrimp Avocado Salad

Name: Shrimp Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 ripe avocado, diced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey

Plump pan-seared shrimp paired with creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a bright lime-cilantro vinaigrette. Light, fresh, and ready in under 25 minutes.

21 minEasyServes 4270 cal/serving

AmericanSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 ripe avocado, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs peeled, deveined large shrimp dry and season with 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp honey to make the vinaigrette.
4

In a large serving bowl, combine 2 diced ripe avocado, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced English cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
5

Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Shrimp Avocado Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Shrimp Avocado Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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