Description
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe, perfect for warm gatherings or a light dinner at home. This dish combines tender shrimp seasoned to perfection with creamy avocados, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet corn, creating a colorful and nutritious meal that everyone will love. The light cilantro dressing adds a refreshing twist, making it an ideal choice for picnics or casual dining. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing – a true centerpiece for your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/2 lb Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium romaine lettuce
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 Tbsp)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by seasoning with cajun spice, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- In a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and line it in a large salad bowl or platter.
- Layer the remaining salad ingredients along with cooked shrimp on top of the lettuce.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg