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Lime Cilantro Shrimp and Black Bean Salad

Lime Cilantro Shrimp and Black Bean Salad - Tender juicy shrimp, black beans, avocado, cilantro, and more coated in a lime sauce that's a FIESTA in your mouth!! An EASY and HEALTHY Mexican-inspired salad that’s ready in 10 minutes!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed (I use no salt added)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 small serrano chile pepper finely minced (remove seeds for less heat); optional
  • ½ medium cucumber diced into bite-sized pieces
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro finely minced or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Shrimp cleaned and deveined (I used 12-15 count large shrimp)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cumin or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons honey or to taste

Instructions

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  1. To a large bowl, add the black beans, avocado, jalapeno, optional serrano chile, cucumber, cilantro; set aside
  2. To a medium skillet, add the olive oil, shrimp, evenly sprinkle with cumin, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  3. Flip shrimp over, turn the heat to medium-low, add the lime juice, honey, stir to combine, and cook until shrimp are done, about 2 minutes. Taste the sauce. If desired, add additional lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, or cumin.
  4. Transfer the shrimp and all the sauce to the bowl with the lettuce and vegetables. Stir to combine. Taste and make any other seasoning adjustments if necessary (I sprinkled with another 1/2 teaspoon cumin) and serve immediately. Salad is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days, noting the avocado will oxidize and the vegetables will soften and release their natural juices as time passes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 239mg (80%) Sodium 2112mg (88%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 2112mg 88%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 18g 36%

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