Ingredients
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 ripe avocados, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional: sliced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
Creating this Shrimp Avocado Salad is straightforward and satisfying when following these simple steps:
1. Cook the Shrimp: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Drain and Cool: Once cooked, drain the shrimp and place them in a bowl. Let them cool to room temperature.
3. Prepare Ingredients: While the shrimp cool, prepare the additional ingredients. Dice the avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red onion and cilantro.
4. Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
8. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, you can refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes before serving.
9. Serve: Carefully transfer the salad to a serving dish, ready for your guests to enjoy.
These simple steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g