Shrimp Avocado Salad

🥗 Shrimp Avocado Salad

📖 Description

This Shrimp Avocado Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Juicy, seasoned shrimp pair beautifully with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a bright citrus dressing. It’s a perfect healthy meal—high in protein, full of good fats, and ready in minutes. Great for lunch, dinner, or even a side dish for gatherings.

🧾 Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 400–500g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• Juice of ½ lemon or lime

For the salad:

• 2 ripe avocados (diced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cucumber (sliced)
• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the shrimp
   Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic, then shrimp. Season with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Squeeze lemon/lime juice and let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the salad base
   In a large bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
3. Make the dressing
   Whisk olive oil, lemon/lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble the salad
   Add shrimp to the salad and gently toss with the dressing.
5. Serve
   Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use pre-cooked shrimp?
Yes, just lightly sauté or add directly after thawing.

Q2: How do I keep avocado from browning?
Toss it with lemon or lime juice before mixing.

Q3: Can I make it ahead?
You can prep everything except avocado—add it right before serving.

Q4: Is this salad keto-friendly?
Yes, it’s low in carbs and high in healthy fats.

Q5: What can I add for extra flavor?
Feta cheese, mango chunks, or a spicy dressing work great.