Description
A fresh and vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad featuring succulent sautéed shrimp paired with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing. Ready in just 16 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp.
- Season Shrimp: Season the peeled and deveined shrimp evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Cook Shrimp: Place the shrimp in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked. Remove them from heat once done.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a delicious, tangy dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to evenly coat all components without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust seasoning in the dressing according to taste preferences.
- For a spicier note, add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing.
