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Cilantro Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad
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Cilantro Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad

The Cilantro Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad combines marinated red onions, lime juice, cilantro, and seasonings with sautéed shrimp, ripe avocado cubes, steamed edamame, and chopped red bell pepper. The mix offers refreshing, bright flavors with creamy and tender textures, served chilled for a light, satisfying dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup onion red, chopped
  • 1 TBSP avocado oil
  • 3 lime 2 + 1/2 juiced, remainder cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup cilantro plus extra to taste, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • cumin optional, pinch
  • 12 oz Shrimp (see instructions)
  • 2 avocado ripe
  • 1 cup edamame shelled, steamed
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped

Instructions

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  1. Combine chopped red onion with avocado oil, juice of 2 and a half limes, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest of the salad. I decided to marinate the onions in the dressing because marinated onion makes everything more magical! It also cuts the "bite" of the raw onion, allowing the flavors to really shine through!
  2. You have a few choices with the shrimp here. You can cook it from fresh or frozen, use fresh pre-cooked shrimp (often labeled shrimp cocktail shrimp) from your grocer's seafood counter. I like to thaw frozen shrimp, season with salt and paprika, and quickly sauté/steam them with a little bit of oil and water. After I chop them into bite sized pieces and pop them in a bowl in the fridge to chill while I make the rest of the salad.
  3. Peel and cube your avocados and combine with steamed edamame and chopped bell pepper in a medium-large bowl. Pour your marinated onion dressing over the veggies and add your chilled shrimp. Toss gently to coat and add any additional seasoning you'd like! More salt and pepper are welcome if you prefer it and extra chopped cilantro makes a pretty garnish. Dig in right away!

Notes

  • Marinate the onions in the dressing to mellow their bite and enhance overall flavor.
  • Shrimp can be cooked fresh, thawed from frozen, or pre-cooked; season before sautéing.
  • Chilling the salad for an hour or two intensifies flavor, but it's best eaten the same day to avoid avocado browning.
  • Use ripe avocados to ensure creamy texture and gentle flavor in the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 963mg (40%) Potassium 814mg (17%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 43.6mg (48%) Calcium 179mg (18%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 963mg 40%
Potassium 814mg 17%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 43.6mg 48%
Calcium 179mg 18%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.