Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad (Print Version)

Succulent shrimp meets creamy avocado in this refreshing bowl with crisp vegetables and zesty lime dressing.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables & Fruits

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - Juice of 2 limes
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocados, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes until well combined.
04 - Add the cooled shrimp to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to combine evenly.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ready in twenty minutes flat, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something that feels special
  • The combination of creamy avocado and zesty lime hits every single craving, and you will not miss heavy dressings one bit
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp makes them rubbery and sad, so pull them the moment they turn pink
  • The acid in the lime juice will start to discolor avocado if left too long, so dress right before serving
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry after rinsing so the dressing clings rather than slides right off
  • Let your salad bowl sit on the counter for ten minutes after tossing, as room temperature ingredients taste more vibrant

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