Description
Delight in this vibrant Shrimp & Avocado Citrus Salad, where succulent shrimp meets creamy avocado and zesty citrus for a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 oranges, segmented
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Dice avocados and segment oranges into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, diced avocados, orange segments, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly until coated.
- Enjoy fresh in bowls or on a platter with optional garnishes of cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg