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Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salad

Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salad 🥑🍤 | Easy 15-Min Recipe

This Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salad is light, zesty, and loaded with flavor! Juicy shrimp are sautéed and tossed with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a citrusy lime dressing. It's a quick and healthy meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with protein and healthy fats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • - Skillet
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Knife and cutting board
  • - Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder optional
  • - 1 large avocado diced
  • - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1 cucumber diced
  • - ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • - Juice of 1 lime
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil for dressing
  • - Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • **Cook the Shrimp:**
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • **Prep the Salad Base:**
  • In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • **Dress the Salad:**
  • Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil. Toss gently to coat.
  • **Add Shrimp:**
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl and gently toss everything together. Garnish with fresh herbs.
  • **Serve:**
  • Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for a refreshing boost.