Description
A fresh and vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad combining perfectly cooked shrimp with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty homemade dressing. This light and flavorful salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and serves 4.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp.
- Season shrimp: Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly to enhance flavor.
- Cook shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the heat to prevent overcooking.
- Mix salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, and chopped fresh cilantro for a colorful base.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper until well combined to create a tangy, slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro for freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning and dressing ingredients to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately to prevent avocado from browning.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or tortilla chips.
- Can be made gluten-free by confirming all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
