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Shrimp Avocado Tomato Salad Recipe

Shrimp Avocado Tomato Salad Recipe You'll Crave Again and Again

This Shrimp Avocado Tomato Salad Recipe is a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for light meals or appetizers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or frozen
  • 2 Avocado, ripe Cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Optional, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin Base for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Remove shrimp from the skillet and place on a plate to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed avocado, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Add cooled shrimp to the salad ingredients and drizzle dressing over the top. Toss gently.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish or individual bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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