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Shrimp Avocado Salad
Shrimp Avocado Salad combines steamed large shrimp with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, and sliced avocado tossed in a cumin- and lime-juice olive oil dressing. The salad balances the bright acidity and mild spice of the dressing with creamy avocado and tender shrimp. It can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a refreshing option for warm weather or light meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
363 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp thawed, large
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- ¼ red onion diced
- 2 avocado sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium. Place the shrimp in a steamer insert or mesh strainer on top of the pot of water and cover with a lid. Steam until the shrimp curl and turn bright pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool
- To make the dressing, use a bowl large enough to hold all the salad ingredients. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper until emulsified.
- Transfer the steam shrimp on top of the dressing. Add the shredded lettuce and red onions and combine with the dressing in the bowl. Tuck the sliced avocados around the shrimp and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within two days; avocado browns after 24 hours.
- Dressing can be made up to two weeks ahead and stored refrigerated.
- Pre-cooked shrimp can replace cooking shrimp fresh to shorten preparation.
- Red onion may be substituted with green onions or omitted if preferred.
- For a different spice note, cumin in the dressing can be swapped with paprika or coriander.
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
874mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 874mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.