Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad: Fresh avocado, succulent shrimp, zesty salsa. Quick, flavorful, perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil, divided
- 2 large ripe avocados, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/3 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to cool.
- Step 2: While the shrimp are cooling, prepare the salsa base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, remaining cumin, and garlic powder. Whisk until well blended – this creates the perfect foundation for your Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad.
- Step 3: Gently fold in the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro into the dressing mixture. Toss carefully to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado. The gentle folding motion preserves the distinct textures while allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Step 4: Once the shrimp have cooled, cut them into bite-sized pieces if they’re large, or leave whole if they’re small to medium-sized. Add them to the salad bowl and fold in gently to incorporate. This final combination brings the protein element to your Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad while preserving the integrity of each ingredient.
- Step 5: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed – you might want to add more lime juice, salt, or pepper depending on your preference. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. This brief resting period transforms good into extraordinary as the ingredients get acquainted.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg